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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

April 27, 2016Clay County, Dickinson County, Iowa

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Apr 27, 2016, 8:59 PM CDT for Clay County, Dickinson County, Iowa. It took effect at Apr 28, 2016, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 50 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2016, 8:59 PM CDT (01:59 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 28, 2016, 9:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2016, 11:00 AM CDT
In force
50 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:03 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 Little Sioux River above Spencer (LSSI4). The gauge peaked at 10.99 ft at May 1, 2016, 11:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate810121404/2804/2904/3005/01
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
10 ft
Moderate stage
13 ft
Major stage
15 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06604440, 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.

567 
WGUS43 KFSD 280159
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
859 PM CDT WED APR 27 2016

...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Little Sioux River Above Spencer
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
Recent heavy rains has caused significant rises along the Little Sioux 
River. Additional rainfall overnight and Thursday will keep river level
slowly rising through Friday morning.   

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

IAC041-059-290559-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0013.160428T1400Z-160430T1600Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.160428T1400Z.160429T0600Z.160430T1000Z.UU/
859 PM CDT WED APR 27 2016

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer.
* from Thursday morning to Saturday morning.
* At 8PM Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural lands 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4328 9517 4324 9523 4315 9512
          4315 9518 4324 9529

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
LSSI4    10.0   9.22 Wed 8 PM    10.6  Fri 1 AM    

ADAMS
5 follow-up statements
681 
WGUS83 KFSD 281407
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Dakota...

  Big Sioux River At Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River Above Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
  Little Sioux River At Cherokee
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

IAC167-SDC083-127-291807-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.160429T1048Z-160503T1000Z/
/HAWI4.1.ER.160429T1048Z.160430T1800Z.160502T1000Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Hawarden.
* from late tonight to late Monday night.
* At 07AM Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 6 AM Friday and crest near 
  16.1 feet by Saturday April 30. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Monday May 02.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the 
South Dakota side of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4303 9654 4303 9647 4296 9645 4296 9657


$$

IAC149-SDC127-291807-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.160430T0200Z-160503T2145Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.160430T0200Z.160501T1200Z.160502T2145Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* from Friday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 9 PM Friday and crest near 
  17.2 feet by Sunday May 01. The river will fall below flood stage by
  Monday May 02.
* At stages near 17.0 feet...About 6500 acres of farm land are 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-291807-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.160428T1400Z-160502T0900Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.160428T1205Z.160429T1200Z.160501T0900Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...Flood Warning extended until 4 AM Monday... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until late Sunday night.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 8.9 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Sunday May 01.
* At stages near 9.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other 
farm land begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
          4312 9524 4315 9540

$$

IAC041-059-291807-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.160428T0912Z.160428T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-059-291800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160429T1800Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.160428T1800Z.160429T0000Z.160429T1200Z.UU/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 10.1 feet early on Friday 
April 29. The river will fall below flood stage by late Friday.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural lands 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4328 9517 4324 9523 4315 9512
          4315 9518 4324 9529

$$

IAC041-291807-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160503T1200Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.160427T2052Z.160429T1800Z.160502T1200Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  April 27.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 11.9 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Monday May 02.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-291807-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.160426T0325Z.160501T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until further notice.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.1 feet by Sunday May 01 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

IAC035-291807-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160501T1559Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.160428T1151Z.160429T1200Z.160430T1559Z.NO/
907 AM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...Flood Warning extended until 11 AM Sunday... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Cherokee.
* until Sunday morning.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 17.9 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Saturday April 30.
* At stages near 18.0 feet...Cherokee city park begins to flood on 
the south bank of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9543 4291 9539 4265 9557 4256 9569
          4256 9578 4270 9564

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

BIG SIOUX RIVER
HAWI4    15.0   11.40 Thu 7 AM    16.1  Sat 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   13.36 Thu 9 AM    17.2  Sun 7 AM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.14 Thu 9 AM     8.9  Fri 7 AM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.27 Thu 8 AM                      12.3  Thu Apr 28
LSSI4    10.0    9.94 Thu 8 AM    10.1  Thu 7 PM 
SPWI4    10.0   10.83 Thu 8 AM    11.9  Fri 1 PM 
LNNI4    18.0   18.54 Thu 8 AM    19.1  Sun 1 PM 
CHKI4    17.0   17.18 Thu 8 AM    17.9  Fri 7 AM 

MG
911 
WGUS83 KFSD 282022
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Dakota...

  Big Sioux River At Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River Above Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
  Little Sioux River At Cherokee
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

IAC167-SDC083-127-300022-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.160429T1600Z-160503T1000Z/
/HAWI4.1.ER.160429T1600Z.160430T1800Z.160502T1000Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Hawarden.
* from Friday morning to late Monday night.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 11 AM Friday and crest near 
  16.1 feet by Saturday April 30. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Monday May 02.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the 
South Dakota side of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4303 9654 4303 9647 4296 9645 4296 9657


$$

IAC149-SDC127-300022-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.160430T1400Z-160503T0651Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.160430T1400Z.160501T0600Z.160502T0651Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* from Saturday morning to late Monday night.
* At 03PM Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 9 AM Saturday and crest near 
  16.6 feet by Sunday May 01. The river will fall below flood stage by
  Monday May 02.
* At stages near 17.0 feet...About 6500 acres of farm land are 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-300022-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160502T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.160428T1205Z.160429T1200Z.160501T1800Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...Flood Warning extended until 1 PM Monday... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 02PM Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 9.2 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Sunday May 01.
* At stages near 9.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other 
farm land begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
          4312 9524 4315 9540

$$

IAC041-059-300022-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.160428T0912Z.160428T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 02PM Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-059-292100-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160429T2100Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.160428T1422Z.160429T0000Z.160429T1500Z.UU/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 02PM Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 10.2 feet by Thursday April 
  28. The river will fall below flood stage Friday April 29.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural lands 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4328 9517 4324 9523 4315 9512
          4315 9518 4324 9529

$$

IAC041-300022-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160503T1200Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.160427T2052Z.160429T1200Z.160502T1200Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 02PM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  April 27.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.0 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Monday May 02.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-300021-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.160426T0325Z.160502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until further notice.
* At 03PM Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.2 feet by Monday May 02 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

IAC035-300021-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.160428T1151Z.160429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
322 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Cherokee.
* until further notice.
* At 02PM Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 18.0 feet by Friday April 29 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 18.0 feet...Cherokee city park begins to flood on 
the south bank of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9543 4291 9539 4265 9557 4256 9569
          4256 9578 4270 9564

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  RECENT OBSERVED
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       CREST TIME

BIG SIOUX RIVER
HAWI4    15.0   12.23 Thu 9 AM    16.1  Sat 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   13.85 Thu 3 PM    16.6  Sun 1 AM 

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    8.59 Thu 3 PM     9.2  Fri 7 AM 

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.42 Thu 2 PM                      12.4  Thu Apr 28
LSSI4    10.0   10.17 Thu 2 PM    10.2  Thu 7 PM  
SPWI4    10.0   11.20 Thu 2 PM    12.0  Fri 7 AM  
LNNI4    18.0   18.59 Thu 3 PM    19.2  Sun 7 PM  
CHKI4    17.0   17.74 Thu 2 PM    18.0  Fri 1 AM  

MG
175 
WGUS83 KFSD 290240
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...And
South Dakota

  Big Sioux River At Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Vermillion River Near Wakonda
  Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River Above Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
  Little Sioux River At Cherokee
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
Recent heavy rainfall across the area has caused significant rises 
along area rivers including the Ocheyedan...Little Sioux...Big Sioux
and the Vermillion. Additional rainfall expected Friday night and 
Saturday will keep river levels slowly rising the next couple days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC027-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-160503T0234Z/
/WKAS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160429T1200Z.160502T0234Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Wakonda.
* until Monday evening.
* At 1PM Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 15.2 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Sunday May 01.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Highway 19 south of Centerville could 
start flooding if the levees fail. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4310 9703 4310 9694 4291 9690 4291 9701
          4295 9700 4300 9704

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-300640-
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/HAWI4.1.ER.160429T1600Z.160430T1800Z.160502T1000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Hawarden.
* from Friday morning to late Monday night.
* At 9AM Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 11 AM Friday and crest near 
  16.1 feet by Saturday April 30.the river will fall below flood 
  stage by Monday May 02.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the 
South Dakota side of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4303 9654 4303 9647 4296 9645 4296 9657


$$

IAC149-SDC127-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.160430T1400Z-160503T0651Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.160430T1400Z.160501T0600Z.160502T0651Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* from Saturday morning to late Monday night.
* At 9PM Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 9 AM Saturday and crest near 
  16.6 feet by Sunday May 01.the river will fall below flood stage by
  Monday May 02.
* At stages near 17.0 feet...About 6500 acres of farm land are 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160502T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.160428T1205Z.160429T1200Z.160501T1800Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 8PM Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 9.2 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Sunday May 01.
* At stages near 9.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other 
farm land begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
          4312 9524 4315 9540

$$

IAC041-059-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.160428T0912Z.160429T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 8PM Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-059-300300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160430T0300Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.160428T1422Z.160429T0215Z.160429T2100Z.UU/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer.
* until Friday evening.
* At 9PM Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday April 29.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural lands 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4328 9517 4324 9523 4315 9512
          4315 9518 4324 9529

$$

IAC041-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160503T1200Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.160427T2052Z.160429T1200Z.160502T1200Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 8PM Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  April 27.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.0 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Monday May 02.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.160426T0325Z.160502T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until further notice.
* At 9PM Thursday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.2 feet by Monday May 02 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

IAC035-300640-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.160428T1151Z.160429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT THU APR 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Cherokee.
* until further notice.
* At 8PM Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 18.0 feet by Friday April 29 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 18.0 feet...Cherokee city park begins to flood on 
the south bank of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9543 4291 9539 4265 9557 4256 9569
          4256 9578 4270 9564

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   14.39 Thu 1 PM    15.2  Fri 7 AM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
HAWI4    15.0   12.23 Thu 9 AM    16.1  Sat 1 PM    
AKRI4    16.0   14.55 Thu 9 PM    16.6  Sun 1 AM    

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4    8.0   9.09 Thu 9 PM       9.2  Fri 7 AM        

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.53 Thu 8 PM   E12.7  Fri 1 AM                 
LSSI4    10.0   10.32 Thu 9 PM    10.4  Fri 1 AM    
SPWI4    10.0   11.51 Thu 8 PM    12.0  Fri 7 AM    
LNNI4    18.0   18.74 Thu 9 PM    19.2  Sun 7 PM    
CHKI4    17.0   17.96 Thu 8 PM    18.0  Fri 1 AM    

ADAMS
708 
WGUS83 KFSD 291608
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa and
South Dakota...

  Big Sioux River At Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Vermillion River Near Wakonda
  Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
  Little Sioux River Above Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
  Little Sioux River At Cherokee
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC027-302007-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-160503T0600Z/
/WKAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160430T1800Z.160502T0600Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Wakonda.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 16.2 feet by Saturday April 
  30. The river will fall below flood stage Monday May 2.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 
  on 304th Street west of Dalesburg, Highway 19 near 299th Street 
  begins to flood, 302nd Street near Colfax Corner will be flooded, and
  approximately 10000 acres could be flooded between Centerville and 
  Vermillion. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4310 9703 4310 9694 4291 9690 4291 9701
          4295 9700 4300 9704

$$

IAC041-302007-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160503T0000Z/
/SPOI4.2.ER.160428T1205Z.160429T1445Z.160502T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday May 1.
* At stages near 9.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
          4312 9524 4315 9540

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-302007-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.160429T1541Z-160502T2100Z/
/HAWI4.1.ER.160429T1203Z.160430T1200Z.160501T2100Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Hawarden.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 8AM Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday April 
  29.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 16.0 feet by Saturday April 
  30. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday May 1.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the 
  South Dakota side of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4303 9654 4303 9647 4296 9645 4296 9657


$$

IAC149-SDC127-302007-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.160429T1541Z-160503T1000Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.160429T1511Z.160501T0600Z.160502T1000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

...Flood Warning extended until 5 AM Tuesday... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 10 AM Friday and crest near 
  17.1 feet by Sunday May 1. The river will fall below flood stage by
  Monday May 2.
* At stages near 17.0 feet...About 6500 acres of farm land are 
  flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-059-302007-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.160428T0912Z.160429T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* Until further notice.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
  lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-059-300600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160430T0600Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.160428T1422Z.160429T1130Z.160430T0000Z.UU/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday April 29.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural lands 
  begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4328 9517 4324 9523 4315 9512
          4315 9518 4324 9529

$$

IAC041-302007-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160504T0300Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.160427T2052Z.160430T0000Z.160503T0300Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  April 27.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.5 feet by Friday April 29. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Monday May 2.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...City sewers in Spencer can begin to back
  up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if 
  flows on the tributary creeks are also very high. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-302007-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.160426T0325Z.160501T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* Until further notice.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.4 feet by Sunday May 1 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 20.0 feet...Significant flooding of agricultural 
  land begins along this entire stretch of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

IAC035-302006-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.160428T1151Z.160429T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Cherokee.
* Until further notice.
* At 9AM Friday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 17.5 feet 
  by 7 AM Saturday.
* At stages near 18.0 feet...Cherokee city park begins to flood on 
  the south bank of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9543 4291 9539 4265 9557 4256 9569
          4256 9578 4270 9564

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   15.41 Fri 10 AM   16.2  Sat 1 PM   

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4     8.0    9.51 Fri 10 AM    9.5  Fri 1 PM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
HAWI4    15.0   15.15 Fri  8 AM   16.0  Sat 7 AM  
AKRI4    16.0   15.98 Fri 10 AM   17.1  Sun 1 AM   

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.55 Fri  9 AM   12.6  Fri 1 PM                 
LSSI4    10.0   10.33 Fri 10 AM   10.2  Fri 1 PM   
SPWI4    10.0   12.31 Fri  9 AM   12.5  Fri 7 PM  
LNNI4    18.0   18.87 Fri 10 AM   19.4  Sun 7 AM   
CHKI4    17.0   18.01 Fri  9 AM   17.9  Fri 1 PM  

TRM
724 
WGUS83 KFSD 300254
FLSFSD
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SIOUX FALLS SD
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...

  Vermillion River Near Wakonda
  Big Sioux River At Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
  Little Sioux River Above Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River At Cherokee
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC027-010654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-160505T0600Z/
/WKAS2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160430T0600Z.160504T0600Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Wakonda.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 15.8 feet by 1 AM Saturday.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 
on 304th Street west of Dalesburg, Highway 19 near 299th Street 
begins to flood, 302nd Street near Colfax Corner will be flooded, and
approximately 10000 acres could be flooded between Centerville and 
Vermillion. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4310 9703 4310 9694 4291 9690 4291 9701
          4295 9700 4300 9704

$$

IAC041-059-010654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.160428T0912Z.160430T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09PM Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-059-301500-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160430T1500Z/
/LSSI4.1.ER.160428T1422Z.160429T1130Z.160430T0900Z.UU/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 09PM Friday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday April 30.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Minor flooding of agricultural lands 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4328 9517 4324 9523 4315 9512
          4315 9518 4324 9529

$$

IAC041-010654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.160427T2052Z.160430T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until further notice.
* At 09PM Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.8 feet by Saturday April 30
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...City sewers in Spencer can begin to back
up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if 
flows on the tributary creeks are also very high. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC035-010654-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.160428T1151Z.160503T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Cherokee.
* until further notice.
* At 09PM Friday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  April 28.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.6 feet by Monday May 02 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...The north bank of the river overflows. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9543 4291 9539 4265 9557 4256 9569
          4256 9578 4270 9564

$$

IAC167-SDC083-127-010654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160504T0900Z/
/HAWI4.1.ER.160429T1203Z.160501T0000Z.160503T0900Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

...Flood Warning extended until 4 AM Wednesday... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Hawarden.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 04PM Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday April 
  29.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 16.1 feet by Saturday April 
  30. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday May 03.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the 
South Dakota side of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4303 9654 4303 9647 4296 9645 4296 9657


$$

IAC149-SDC127-010654-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-160505T0824Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.160429T1515Z.160502T0000Z.160504T0824Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

...Flood Warning extended until 3 AM Thursday... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 09PM Friday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday April 
  29.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 17.9 feet by Sunday May 01. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday May 04.
* At stages near 17.0 feet...About 6500 acres of farm land are 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-010653-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160505T1500Z/
/SPOI4.2.ER.160428T1205Z.160429T1445Z.160504T1500Z.NO/
954 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 08PM Friday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday May 04.
* At stages near 9.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other 
farm land begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
          4312 9524 4315 9540

$$

&& 
LOCATION FLOOD  LATEST OBSERVED  MAXIMUM FORECAST  
         STAGE  STAGE  TIME      STAGE  TIME       

VERMILLION RIVER
WKAS2    14.0   15.41 Fri 10 AM   15.8  Sat 1 AM    

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.62 Fri 9 PM       M     
LSSI4    10.0   10.28 Fri 9 PM    10.1  Sat 1 AM    
SPWI4    10.0   12.64 Fri 9 PM    12.8  Sat 1 AM    
CHKI4    17.0   17.89 Fri 9 PM    19.6  Mon 7 PM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
HAWI4    15.0   15.62 Fri 4 PM    16.1  Sat 7 PM    
AKRI4    16.0   16.66 Fri 9 PM    17.9  Sun 7 PM    

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4    8.0     9.34 Fri 9 PM     9.3  Sat 1 AM

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