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River Flood Warning 1, NWS Aberdeen, SD

February 20, 2017Brown County, South Dakota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this river flood warning at Feb 20, 2017, 6:00 PM CST for Brown County, South Dakota. It was in force for 16 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2017, 6:00 PM CST (00:00 UTC)
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 9:12 AM CST
In force
16 days
Issued by
NWS Aberdeen, SD
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Brown County, SD

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:03 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 James River near Columbia (CMBS2).

Action stage
12 ft
Minor stage
13 ft
Moderate stage
16 ft
Major stage
18 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06471000, 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.

883 
WGUS43 KABR 210003
FLWABR
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
603 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017

...The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a flood 
warning for the following river in South Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia 

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River is responding to all the warm weather of late. Most
of the snow in the James River basin has melted and the water is
beginning to find its way into the river channel. As a result, the
James River near Columbia will be rising into minor flood stage this
evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. never drive 
across a flooded road...Turn around dont drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
Or your favorite local media.

For additional information...Check out our web site at 
www.Weather.Gov/abr...Then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued by tomorrow afternoon.

&&

SDC013-220403-
/O.NEW.KABR.FL.W.0001.170221T0000Z-170223T0900Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.170221T0000Z.170221T1800Z.170223T0300Z.NO/
603 PM CST MON FEB 20 2017

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The James River Near Columbia.
* At  5:15 PM Monday the stage was 12.9 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 13.5 feet by tomorrow evening.the river will fall 
  below flood stage by Wednesday before midnight.
* At 13.0 feet...Flooding of the lower lying agricultural areas 
  begins.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
18 follow-up statements
461 
WGUS83 KABR 211630
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
1030 AM CST TUE FEB 21 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River is responding to all the warm weather of late. Most
of the snow in the James River basin has melted and the water is
beginning to find its way into the river channel. As a result, the
James River near Columbia has risen into flood stage and is forecast
to remain there for at least the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road...Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Wednesday morning.

&&

SDC013-222030-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170223T1800Z.170224T1800Z.NO/
1030 AM CST TUE FEB 21 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Friday early afternoon...
* At 9AM Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* Forecast...The river rose above flood stage and will continue 
  rising to near 14.0 feet by midnight Wednesday. The river will
  fall below flood stage Friday early afternoon.
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
201 
WGUS83 KABR 212200 CCA
FLSABR

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
400 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River is responding to all the warm weather of late. Most
of the snow in the James River basin has melted and the water is
beginning to find its way into the river channel. As a result, the
James River near Columbia has risen into flood stage and is forecast
to remain there for at least the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road...Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Wednesday morning.

&&

SDC013-222030-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170223T1800Z.170224T1800Z.NO/
400 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Friday early afternoon...
* At 9AM Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* Forecast...The river rose above flood stage and will continue 
  rising to near 14.0 feet by midnight Wednesday. The river will
  fall below flood stage Friday early afternoon.
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
079 
WGUS83 KABR 221544
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
944 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will continue to respond to recent snow melt, as well as high water levels on the Elm River. This will keep the James River near Columbia above flood stage for at least the next few days. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Thursday morning.

&&

SDC013-231944-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170228T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170223T0600Z.170227T1800Z.NO/
944 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Monday early afternoon...
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and will continue for the next few days.                  
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
985 
WGUS83 KABR 231630
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
1030 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will continue to respond to recent
snow melt, as well as high water levels on the Elm River. This will
keep the James River near Columbia above flood stage for the next
several days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Friday morning.

&&

SDC013-242030-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170224T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 9 AM Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
530 
WGUS83 KABR 232147
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
347 PM CST THU FEB 23 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will continue to respond to recent
snow melt, as well as high water levels on the Elm River. This will
keep the James River near Columbia above flood stage for the next
several days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Friday morning.

&&

SDC013-250147-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170223T2130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
347 PM CST THU FEB 23 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 3 PM Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
425 
WGUS83 KABR 241615
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
1015 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will continue to respond to recent
snow melt, as well as high water levels on the Elm River. This will
keep the James River near Columbia above flood stage for the next
several days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Saturday morning.

&&

SDC013-252015-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170224T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 15.7 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
067 
WGUS83 KABR 251420
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
820 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 

The James River near Columbia will continue to respond to recent
snow melt, as well as high water levels on the Elm River. This will
keep the James River near Columbia above flood stage for the next
several days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Sunday morning.

&&

SDC013-261820-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170304T0600Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.170304T0000Z.NO/
820 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Friday evening...
* At 7AM Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
849 
WGUS83 KABR 261645
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
1045 AM CST SUN FEB 26 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia should continue to slowly recede
over the next week, potentially falling below flood stage by next
weekend. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Monday morning.

&&

SDC013-272045-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170305T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.170304T1800Z.NO/
1045 AM CST SUN FEB 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Saturday early afternoon...
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
TDK
555 
WGUS83 KABR 271621
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1020 AM CST MON FEB 27 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia should continue to slowly recede
over the next week, potentially falling below flood stage by next
weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Tuesday morning.

&&

SDC013-282020-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CST MON FEB 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 15.1 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
tdk
638 
WGUS83 KABR 281540
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
940 AM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...
  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia should continue to slowly recede
over the next week, potentially falling below flood stage
the middle of next week.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Wednesday morning.

&&

SDC013-011940-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CST TUE FEB 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 09AM Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
tdk
817 
WGUS83 KABR 011614
FLSABR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1014 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...
  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia should continue to slowly recede
over the next week, potentially falling below flood stage
the middle of next week.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. never drive 
across a flooded road...Turn around dont drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
Or your favorite local media.

For additional information...Check out our web site at 
www.Weather.Gov/abr...Then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC013-022014-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 09AM Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$

ZH
845 
WGUS83 KABR 021534
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
934 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...
  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia should continue to slowly recede
over the next week, potentially falling below flood stage
the middle or end of next week.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Friday morning.

&&

SDC013-031934-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$

KF
601 
WGUS83 KABR 031607
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1007 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...
  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia should continue to slowly recede,
potentially falling below flood stage by the end of next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Saturday morning.

&&

SDC013-042007-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 14.4 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
652 
WGUS83 KABR 041529
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
929 AM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will continue to slowly fall over the next week or so, potentially falling below flood stage next weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Sunday morning.

&&

SDC013-051929-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 AM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 8 AM Saturday the stage was 14.2 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
277 
WGUS83 KABR 051620
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1020 AM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will cotninue to slowly fall over
the next week or so, potentially falling below flood stage
next weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Monday morning.

&&

SDC013-062020-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until further notice...
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 15.0 feet...Significant amounts of agricultural lands are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
899 
WGUS83 KABR 061832
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1232 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will cotninue to slowly fall over
the next several days, potentially falling below flood stage
this weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Tuesday morning.

&&

SDC013-072232-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170310T1800Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.170310T1200Z.NO/
1232 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Friday morning...
* At 11 AM Monday the stage was 13.7 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 13.0 feet...Flooding of the lower lying agricultural areas 
  begins.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
267 
WGUS83 KABR 071524
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
924 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia will continue to slowly fall over
the next several days and is forecast to fall below flood stage 
by the end of the week.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC013-081924-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170310T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.170309T1800Z.NO/
924 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Columbia
* Until Thursday early afternoon...
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 13.5 feet...
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* At 13.0 feet...Flooding of the lower lying agricultural areas 
  begins.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$
471 
WGUS83 KABR 081512
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
912 AM CST WED MAR 8 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  James River Near Columbia

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
The James River near Columbia has fallen below flood stage this morning.
No additional rises are expected through the end of the week. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the rivers and lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC013-081542-
/O.CAN.KABR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170310T0000Z/
/CMBS2.1.SM.000000T0000Z.170225T0300Z.170308T1331Z.NO/
912 AM CST WED MAR 8 2017

Forecast information for
  James River Near Columbia
* At 09AM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet...
* No flooding is currently forecast...
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet...
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 12.9 feet Sunday morning
* At 13.0 feet...Flooding of the lower lying agricultural areas 
  begins.

&&



LAT...LON 4594 9820 4563 9837 4552 9830 4552 9818
 4563 9827 4594 9813                  

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Aberdeen, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 20, 3:28 PM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 3:28 PM CST, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
328 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2017

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Tuesday Afternoon)
Issued at 328 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2017

Light rain showers continue to quickly diminish east of a line from
ABR to HON. There have been some temporary gusts of 20-25kts behind
this feature, but overall stronger winds have been pretty limited.
The sfc trough that brought us this rain has shifted into western
MN. The next trough is set up across MT, and will move over our area
during the day Tuesday.

Fog will be possible again tonight, mainly over the favored ATY area
and across our northeast where precipitation amounts of 0.10-0.20
inches fell.  30s will be common tonight. With a southerly downslope
gust picking up late tonight near 8D3, expect temperatures to stay
up in the upper 30s. These downslope winds will likely continue
through the morning hours Tuesday. Dry weather will be the rule
through Tuesday. No more PW values of near 1 inch.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday Evening through Monday)
Issued at 328 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2017

One more day of much above normal temperatures on Wednesday with
temperatures from 15 to 25 degrees above normal then back to near to
below normal for the rest of the long term. A couple short wave
troughs coming across the region for Tuesday night into Wednesday
evening will bring mainly chances of light rain across the northern
CWA. The models continue to have the Thursday through Friday surface
low pressure system mainly staying south of our region. The Canadian
had the furtherest north and slowest track. The EC was the quickest
with the system. Thus, the best chances of precipitation remain
across our far southern CWA south of a line from Pierre to
Watertown. Cooler northwest flow aloft prevails through the rest of
the long term into Monday across the CWA with mainly high pressure
at the surface. A few weak upper level troughs and surface fronts
coming across the region from the northwest may bring some small
chances of light snow. At this time left it dry until Monday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday Afternoon)
Issued at 1016 AM CST Mon Feb 20 2017

MVFR ceilings/vis are pretty standard. However, ATY is dealing
with 1/4sm vis. Expect improving conditions in a couple of hours
as the deep moisture exits east and winds increase. Most locations
will get gusts of 20-25kts behind the last band of rain that is
currently set up near MBG to PIR that is moving northeast around
25kts. No more lightning is anticipated. Expect winds to diminish
to under 10kts tonight, before increasing slightly out of the
southwest during the day Tuesday.

&&

.ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
MN...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...KF
LONG TERM...Mohr
AVIATION...KF
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 20, 2:25 PM CST, 3 hours 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
225 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2017

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-212030-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-
Roberts-Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-
Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-
Lyman-Buffalo-
225 PM CST Mon Feb 20 2017 /125 PM MST Mon Feb 20 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central
Minnesota, central South Dakota, north central South Dakota, and
northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A swath of moderate snow is expected over the southern half of
South Dakota Thursday into Friday, as an area of low pressure
slides from the Southern Plains into Iowa. Stay tuned, as
changes are likely with this evolving system.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

KF

The office that day

Everything else NWS Aberdeen, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 2:40 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningABRBrown72 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in South Dakota, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017

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.