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River Flood Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 15, 2016Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at Mar 15, 2016, 4:31 PM CDT for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 17, 2016, 8:11 PM CDT. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2016, 4:31 PM CDT (21:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2016, 8:11 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 20, 2016, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Eau Claire County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:31 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 Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire (ECLW3).

Action stage
764 ft
Minor stage
773 ft
Moderate stage
776 ft
Major stage
778 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05366800, 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.

228 
WGUS43 KMPX 152131
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
431 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

...The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... 

  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County
  EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties

.This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 1 to 3 
inches over the past 12 hours and forecast precipitation of 2 to 3
inches over the next 36 hours. The National Weather Service will
monitor this developing situation and issue followup statements as 
conditions or forecasts change.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-170331-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160318T0640Z-160320T1800Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160318T0000Z.160319T0000Z.160320T0000Z.NO/
431 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* from late Thursday night to Sunday afternoon.
* At  3:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 764.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Friday morning 
  and continue to rise to near 775.0 feet by Friday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-170331-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0002.160317T1048Z-160319T1800Z/
/FLCW3.2.ER.160317T0600Z.160318T0600Z.160319T1021Z.NO/
431 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek.
* from late Wednesday night to Saturday afternoon.
* At 3:00 PM Tuesday the estimated stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Wednesday night
  and continue to rise to near 15.4 feet by Thursday night.  The river
  will fall below flood stage on Friday night.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-170331-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0003.160316T1800Z-160323T0000Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.160317T0040Z.160320T0000Z.160322T1200Z.NO/
431 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Wednesday afternoon to Tuesday evening March 22.
* At  3:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening and 
  continue to rise to near 16.1 feet by Saturday evening.  The river will
  fall below flood stage on Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

ADL
11 follow-up statements
474 
WGUS83 KMPX 161429
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
929 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-172029-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160318T1324Z-160321T1424Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160318T1324Z.160319T0000Z.160320T0224Z.NO/
929 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* from Friday morning to Monday morning.
* At  8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 765.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Late Friday morning and continue to
  rise to near 775.0 feet by Friday evening.the river will fall below
  flood stage by Saturday before midnight.
* Impact...At 776.0 feet...The 1st Avenue and Chippewa Street 
  intersection may flood.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-172029-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0002.160317T1245Z-160319T1330Z/
/FLCW3.2.ER.160317T1245Z.160318T0600Z.160319T0730Z.NO/
929 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek.
* from Thursday morning to Saturday morning.
* At  7:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue 
  to rise to near 14.0 feet by early Friday morning.the river will 
  fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Roads near the river begin to flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultureal lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-172029-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.160318T0000Z-160323T1200Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.160318T0000Z.160320T0000Z.160322T1800Z.NO/
929 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday March 23...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Thursday evening to Wednesday March 23.
* At  8:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 15.5 feet by Saturday evening.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$
150 
WGUS83 KMPX 161937
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
237 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

Minor to moderate flooding is still expected later this week along the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers in west central Wisconsin after widespread
rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches across their respective basins over the 
past 36 hours. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-180137-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160317T1500Z-160320T1647Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T1500Z.160318T0600Z.160319T0447Z.NO/
237 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* from Thursday morning to Sunday morning.
* At  1:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 767.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 774.5 feet by early Friday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight.
* Impact...At 776.0 feet...The 1st Avenue and Chippewa Street 
  intersection may flood.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-180137-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0002.160317T1420Z-160319T1330Z/
/FLCW3.2.ER.160317T1420Z.160318T0600Z.160319T0730Z.NO/
237 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Eau Claire River near Fall Creek.
* from Thursday morning to Saturday morning.
* At  1:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by early Friday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Roads near the river begin to flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultureal lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-180136-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.160318T0142Z-160323T0000Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.160318T0142Z.160319T1800Z.160322T0600Z.NO/
237 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Thursday evening to Tuesday evening.
* At  1:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 15.5 feet by Saturday early afternoon.the river 
  will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

ADL
694 
WGUS83 KMPX 170153
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
853 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Eau Claire River near Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

Minor flooding is expected to begin tomorrow along the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers in west central Wisconsin after widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches across their respective basins over the past two days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-180752-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160317T1545Z-160320T1200Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T1545Z.160318T0600Z.160319T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* from Thursday morning to Sunday morning.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 770.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 773.9 feet by early Friday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-180752-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0002.160317T1948Z-160319T0500Z/
/FLCW3.1.ER.160317T1948Z.160318T0600Z.160318T2300Z.NO/
853 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Friday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek.
* from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night.
* At  6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 12.3 feet by early Friday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Roads near the river begin to flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultural lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-180752-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.160318T0142Z-160322T2200Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.160318T0142Z.160319T0600Z.160322T0400Z.NO/
853 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Thursday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 15.2 feet by early Saturday morning.the river will 
  fall below flood stage by Monday before midnight.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

ADL
212 
WGUS83 KMPX 170155
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
855 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin..
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Eau Claire River near Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

Minor flooding is expected to begin tomorrow along the Chippewa
and Eau Claire Rivers following 2 to 3 inches of rain that have 
fallen over their respective basins during the past two days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-180755-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160317T1545Z-160320T1200Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T1545Z.160318T0600Z.160319T0000Z.NO/
855 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* from Thursday morning to Sunday morning.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 770.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 773.9 feet by early Friday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-180755-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0002.160317T1948Z-160319T0500Z/
/FLCW3.1.ER.160317T1948Z.160318T0600Z.160318T2300Z.NO/
855 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek.
* from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night.
* At  6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 12.3 feet by early Friday morning.the 
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Roads near the river begin to flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultureal lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-180755-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.160318T0142Z-160322T2200Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.160318T0142Z.160319T0600Z.160322T0400Z.NO/
855 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Thursday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 15.2 feet by early Saturday morning.the river will 
  fall below flood stage by Monday before midnight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$
864 
WGUS83 KMPX 171554
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1054 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Eau Claire River near Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County
  
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

Minor flooding is expected along the Chippewa River following
2 to 3 inches of rain that fell in the river basin on Tuesday
and Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-182154-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160318T1200Z-160320T0000Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160318T1200Z.160318T1200Z.160318T1200Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* from Friday morning to Saturday evening.
* At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 772.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-171624-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160319T0500Z/
/FLCW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Eau Claire River near Fall Creek.
* At 7:50 AM Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 10.7 feet 
  around midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultural lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-182154-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.160317T2300Z-160323T0300Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.160317T2300Z.160319T0600Z.160322T0900Z.NO/
1054 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from this evening to Tuesday evening.
* At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 15.1 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MARGRAF
035 
WGUS83 KMPX 180111
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
811 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-190711-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.160318T0111Z-160321T0130Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T2133Z.160318T1200Z.160319T1330Z.NO/
811 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* until Sunday evening.
* At  6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 773.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 773.6 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC011-091-190711-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160323T0200Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.160317T2322Z.160319T1800Z.160322T0800Z.NO/
811 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At  7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by 
  Saturday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$
979 
WGUS83 KMPX 181657
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1157 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Eau Claire River near Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...
Minor flooding is expected along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire
and Durand...as well as along the Eau Claire River near Fall Creek
following 2 to 3 inches of rain which fell in the basins on 
Tuesday and Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-192257-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160321T1800Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T2133Z.160319T0000Z.160320T0600Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 774.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 774.5 feet by 
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage on Sunday.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-190712-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160319T0712Z/
/FLCW3.1.ER.160318T0726Z.160318T1800Z.160319T0112Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Eau Claire River near Fall Creek.
* until early Saturday.
* At  7:00 AM Friday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.5 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultureal lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-192257-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160323T0400Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.160317T2322Z.160320T0000Z.160322T1000Z.NO/
1157 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

Margraf
109 
WGUS83 KMPX 190158
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
858 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek affecting Eau Claire County
  
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin..

  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...

Minor flooding is expected along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire
and Durand...following 2 to 3 inches of rain which fell across the basins on 
Tuesday and Wednesday. The Eau Claire river near Fall Creek has fallen
below flood stage...and will continue to fall to below 2 feet by Wednesday
March 23rd.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-200758-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160321T1800Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T2133Z.160319T0600Z.160320T0600Z.NO/
858 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At  8:00 PM Friday the stage was 774.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 774.8 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC035-190228-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160319T0712Z/
/FLCW3.1.ER.160318T0726Z.160318T1200Z.160318T1550Z.NO/
858 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The EAU CLAIRE RIVER NEAR Fall Creek.
* At 8:44 PM Friday the stage was 9.45 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 10:50 AM Friday.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 8.1 feet by Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Some park and agricultureal lands become 
  innundated.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...River currents become dangerous for 
  recreational users.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9137 4480 9130 4476 9123 4478 9121 4482 9127 4483 9139


$$

WIC011-091-200757-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160323T0400Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.160317T2322Z.160320T0000Z.160322T1000Z.NO/
858 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.5 feet by 
  early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$
726 
WGUS83 KMPX 190226
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
926 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...Minor flooding is expected along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Chippewa River in Durand, with moderate
flooding forecast. This is in response to two to three inches of rain that 
occurred over the basins on Tuesday and Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-200826-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160321T2024Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T2133Z.160318T1815Z.160320T0824Z.NO/
926 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At  8:00 PM Friday the stage was 774.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday morning...and continue to slowly fall thereafter.
* Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting 
  water in their basements.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC011-091-200826-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160323T0730Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.160317T2322Z.160320T0600Z.160322T1330Z.NO/
926 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  8:45 PM Friday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.5 feet by 
  early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
  morning...and continue to slowly fall thereafter.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$
671 
WGUS83 KMPX 191548
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1048 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...Minor flooding is expected along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Chippewa River in Durand...with moderate
flooding forecast. This is in response to two to three inches of rain that 
occurred over the basins on Tuesday and Wednesday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-202148-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160321T0730Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T2133Z.160318T1815Z.160319T1930Z.NO/
1048 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Sunday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* until late Sunday night.
* At  9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 773.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC011-091-202147-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160323T0600Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.160317T2322Z.160320T1200Z.160322T1200Z.NO/
1048 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.5 feet tonight. The  river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$
446 
WGUS83 KMPX 192320
FLSMPX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
620 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County
  
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin..

  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...The Chippewa river at Eau Claire has fallen below 
flood stage, thus the flood warning has been cancelled. Minor 
flooding is occurring along the Chippewa River in Durand...with 
moderate flooding anticipated by Sunday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station 
for the latest information concerning this flood event.

&&

WIC035-192350-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160321T0730Z/
/ECLW3.1.ER.160317T2133Z.160318T1815Z.160319T1401Z.NO/
620 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Chippewa River at Eau Claire.
* At  5:00 PM Saturday the stage was 771.8 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  9:01 AM Saturday.
* Flood stage is 773.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 770.4 feet by 
  tomorrow morning...and continue to fall into late next week.
* Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
* Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
* Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165

$$

WIC011-091-210520-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160323T0600Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.160317T2322Z.160320T0600Z.160322T1200Z.NO/
620 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At  5:45 PM Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.5 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning...and continue to fall into late next week. 
* Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the 
  bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 3:11 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXBarron, Chippewa, Polk, Rusk34 hr
Mar 15, 4:31 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXEau Claire4 days
Mar 15, 4:31 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXBuffalo, Pepin7 days

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Wisconsin, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016

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.