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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

March 23, 2017Ward County, North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this river flood warning at Mar 23, 2017, 2:25 PM CDT for Ward County, North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 24, 2017, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2017, 2:25 PM CDT (19:25 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2017, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 6, 2017, 10:10 AM CDT
In force
13 days
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Ward County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Souris River near Foxholm (FOXN8). The gauge peaked at 11.47 ft at Apr 5, 2017, 9:00 AM CDT.

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Action stage
1572 ft
Minor stage
1573 ft
Moderate stage
1576 ft
Major stage
1578 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05116000, 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.

326 
WGUS43 KBIS 231925
FLWBIS
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT THU MAR 23 2017

...The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in North Dakota... 

  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

. Lake Darling will increase discharge to 1200 cubic feet per second
Thursday afternoon. Increased discharge will result in river levels 
rising above minor flood stage later today. Additional increases are 
likely over the coming days. Stay tuned to the Bismarck Office of the 
National Weather Service for updates on future forecasts.

NDC101-250125-
/O.NEW.KBIS.FL.W.0002.170324T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0600Z.170329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
225 PM CDT THU MAR 23 2017

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Souris River near Foxholm
* From later today until further notice
* At 1PM Thursday the stage was...1572 feet
* Minor flooding is forecast later today
* Flood stage is 1573 feet
* Forecast to rise above flood stage later today and continue to rise 
  to near 1575 feet by Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon     Tue 
Souris River Basin
 Foxholm    1573  1572.4 Thu 1 PM   1573.3  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1574.2

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152     

$$

AJS/KS
19 follow-up statements
466 
WGUS83 KBIS 241839
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
139 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring and is expected to continue.

. Lake Darling has increased discharge to 1200 cubic feet per second. Increased discharge has resulted in river levels rising above minor flood stage. Stay tuned for additional updates from the Bismarck National Weather Service Office over the upcoming days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-260039-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.170328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
139 PM CDT FRI MAR 24 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  1:15 PM Friday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1574 feet by 
  early Tuesday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&

             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Sat     Sun     Mon     Tue     Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm    1573 1573.1 Fri 1 PM  1573.1  1573.3  1573.4  1573.5  1573.7


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$
943 
WGUS83 KBIS 251754
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1254 PM CDT SAT MAR 25 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is 
occurring...and is expected to continue.

. Outflows from Lake Darling are expected to stay at 1200 cubic
feet per second through the weekend. As melt progresses into next
week, additional changes are likely. Changes are highly dependent
on temperature forecasts and timing of local runoff to maintain
target flow of 2000 cubic feet per second at Minot.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

&&

NDC101-262354-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.170328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1254 PM CDT SAT MAR 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Saturday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1574 feet by 
  early Tuesday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED                FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME       Sun     Mon     Tue     Wed    Thu

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.1 Sat 12 PM  1573.4  1573.4  1573.7  1573.7 1573.7 


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

KS
035 
WGUS83 KBIS 261752
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1252 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Minor flooding is
occurring...and is expected to continue.

For the Souris River River Basin including Towner...Minor 
flooding is occurring...With Moderate flooding forecast.

. Lake Darling outflows are holding at 1200 cubic feet per second. 
As melt progresses additional changes are likely. Any changes are 
highly dependent on observed and forecast temperatures and timing 
of local runoff to maintain target flow of 2000 cubic feet per
second at Minot.

. Increased outflows from Lake Darling and snowmelt runoff from 
local areas below Lake Darling is reaching the Towner area. There
is still a good amount of ice in the reach, which adds uncertainty
to the timing of the flow as it moves further downstream. Ice jams
may form as ice breaks up and moves through the system.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

&&

NDC101-272352-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.170326T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1252 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Sunday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED                  FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME       Mon     Tue     Wed     Thu     Fri

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.2 Sun 12 PM  1573.2  1573.2  1573.2  1573.2  1573.2


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

NDC049-272352-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.170401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1252 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by 
  Friday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gauge at this height.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED                 FORECASTS (1PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Mon     Tue     Wed     Thu     Fri

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1455.6 Sun 8 AM  1455.6  1455.6  1455.7  1455.9  1456.2


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      

$$

KS
088 
WGUS83 KBIS 271722
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1222 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Wintering River near Karlsruhe affecting McHenry County 

For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Karlsruhe...
Minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is forecast at Foxholm
and Karlsruhe. Moderate flooding is forecast at Towner.

.Lake Darling outflows are holding at 1200 cubic feet per second. 
As melt progresses additional changes are likely. Any changes are 
highly dependent on observed and forecast temperatures and timing 
of local runoff to maintain target flow of 2000 cubic feet per
second at Minot.

Increased outflows from Lake Darling and snowmelt runoff below
Lake Darling are producing rises along the Souris. This includes
Foxholm and Towner on the mainstem Souris, and Karlsruhe on the 
Wintering River. Flood warnings remain in effect for these locations.
Ice remains at both Karlsruhe and Towner and can cause rapid 
fluctuations in the river levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-282322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.000000T0000Z.170327T1615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Monday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&

             FLD  OBSERVED           FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG    STG    DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm     1573  1573.2  Mon 11 AM 1573.2 1573.2 1573.2 1573.2  1573.2

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

NDC049-282322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.000000T0000Z.170402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1222 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM Monday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by 
  Saturday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&

             FLD  OBSERVED                 FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG    STG    DAY/TIME   Tue      Wed    Thu     Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1455.8 Mon 8 AM   1455.9  1456.0  1456.1  1456.2 1456.4


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      

$$

NDC049-282322-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.170328T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KLSN8.1.IC.170328T0000Z.170401T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1222 PM CDT MON MAR 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wintering River near Karlsruhe.
* from Monday evening until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Monday the stage was 1508 feet.
* Flood stage is 1509 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Monday evening and continue to 
  rise to near 1509 feet by Saturday morning. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.

&&

              FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION      STG    STG   DAY/TIME   Tue      Wed     Thu     Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Karlsruhe    1509 1508.2 Mon 11 AM   1509.0  1509.0  1509.0  1509.1  1509.3

LAT...LON 4819 10060 4821 10054 4791 10043 4790 10058
      4798 10068 4805 10063      

$$
164 
WGUS83 KBIS 281802
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
102 PM CDT TUE MAR 28 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Souris River near Bantry AFFECTING McHenry County 
  Wintering River near Karlsruhe AFFECTING McHenry County 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm AFFECTING Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner AFFECTING McHenry County 

For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Karlsruhe...Minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is forecast 
at Foxholm and Karlsruhe. Moderate flooding is forecast at Towner 
and Bantry.

.Lake Darling outflows are holding at 1200 cubic feet per second. 
As melt progresses additional changes are likely. Any changes are 
highly dependent on observed and forecast temperatures and timing 
of local runoff to maintain target flow of 2000 cubic feet per
second at Minot.

Increased outflows from Lake Darling and snowmelt runoff below
Lake Darling are producing rises along the Souris. This includes
Foxholm, Towner, and Bantry on the mainstem Souris, and Karlsruhe on 
the Wintering River. Flood warnings remain in effect for these 
locations. Ice remains at both Karlsruhe and Towner and can cause 
rapid fluctuations in the river levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-300002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 PM CDT TUE MAR 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG     DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm    1573 1573.2  Tue 12 PM  1573.2 1573.2 1573.2 1573.3 1573.3


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      


$$

NDC049-300002-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170403T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
102 PM CDT TUE MAR 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1457 feet by 
  Sunday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG    DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Towner     1454  1455.9 Tue 8 AM  1455.9 1456.0 1456.2 1456.3 1456.5


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      


$$

NDC049-300002-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0005.170329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170329T1800Z.170403T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 PM CDT TUE MAR 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* from Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 1439 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 1441 feet by early Monday morning. 
  additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG     DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Bantry     1440 1439.1  Tue 12 PM  1439.5 1440.1 1440.3 1440.5 1440.7


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      


$$

NDC049-300001-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170403T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.IC.170331T1800Z.170401T1200Z.170403T0600Z.NO/
102 PM CDT TUE MAR 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wintering River near Karlsruhe.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 1508 feet.
* Flood stage is 1509 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.


&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG     DAY/TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Souris River Basin
 Karlsruhe  1509 1508.1  Tue 12 PM  1508.4 1508.7 1508.9 1509.0 1509.1


LAT...LON 4819 10060 4821 10054 4791 10043 4790 10058
      4798 10068 4805 10063      


$$
507 
WGUS83 KBIS 291748
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1248 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Wintering River near Karlsruhe affecting McHenry County 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Karlsruhe...Minor to Moderate flooding is occurring and is expected to 
continue.

. Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected to 
continue through the remainder of the week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-302348-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170329T1715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1248 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.3 Wed 12 PM 1573.3  1573.3  1573.3  1573.3  
1573.3


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-302348-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1248 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1457 feet by 
  Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.0 Wed 10 AM 1456.2  1456.4  1456.5  1456.6  
1456.6



LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-302348-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0005.170331T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170331T0600Z.170404T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1248 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* from late Thursday night until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1439 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 1441 feet by Tuesday morning. additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1439.5 Wed 12 PM 1439.7  1440.1  1440.4  1440.7  
1441.0


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC049-302348-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170403T1800Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.170331T1800Z.170401T1200Z.170403T0600Z.NO/
1248 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wintering River near Karlsruhe.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 12:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1508 feet.
* Flood stage is 1509 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.


&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Karlsruhe    1509 1508.0 Wed 12 PM 1508.7  1508.9  1509.1  1509.0  
1508.9


LAT...LON 4819 10060 4821 10054 4791 10043 4790 10058
      4798 10068 4805 10063      



$$

ajs
569 
WGUS83 KBIS 300039
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
739 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Wintering River near Karlsruhe affecting McHenry County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Karlsruhe...Willow City...Minor to Moderate flooding is occurring 
and is expected to continue.

. Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected to 
continue through the remainder of the week.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-310639-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170330T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.3 Wed 7 PM  1573.3  1573.3  1573.3  1573.3  
1573.3



LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-310639-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
739 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1457 feet by 
  Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.0 Wed 10 AM 1456.3  1456.5  1456.6  1456.6  
1456.6



LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-310639-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.170331T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170331T0600Z.170405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* from late Thursday night until further notice.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 1441 feet by Tuesday evening. additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1439.6 Wed 7 PM  1439.9  1440.3  1440.6  1440.9  
1441.1



LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC049-310639-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170403T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.170401T0600Z.170401T1200Z.170403T0000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wintering River near Karlsruhe.
* until Monday morning.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1508 feet.
* Flood stage is 1509 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast by Friday night.


&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Karlsruhe    1509 1507.9 Wed 7 PM  1508.6  1508.9  1509.1  1509.0  
1508.8



LAT...LON 4819 10060 4821 10054 4791 10043 4790 10058
      4798 10068 4805 10063      



$$

NDC009-049-310639-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0007.170330T0035Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.170329T2237Z.170405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
739 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1442 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Tuesday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1442.1 Wed 7 PM  1442.2  1442.8  1443.4  1444.0  
1444.9


LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

PJA
464 
WGUS83 KBIS 300304
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Wintering River near Karlsruhe affecting McHenry County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Westhope...Karlsruhe...Willow City...Minor to Moderate flooding is occurring and is expected to continue.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected to 
continue through the remainder of the week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-310904-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170330T0215Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.3 Wed 9 PM  1573.3  1573.3  1573.3  1573.3  
1573.3



LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-310904-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1457 feet by 
  Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.0 Wed 10 AM 1456.3  1456.5  1456.6  1456.6  
1456.6




LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-310904-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.170331T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170331T0600Z.170405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* from late Thursday night until further notice.
* At  9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 1441 feet by Tuesday evening. additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1439.7 Wed 9 PM  1439.9  1440.3  1440.6  1440.9  
1441.1



LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-310904-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0006.170331T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.2.SM.170331T0000Z.170405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* from Thursday evening until further notice.
* At  9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1413 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 1419 feet by Tuesday evening. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1418 feet...Refuge area floods. The city of Westhope is 
  on high ground and does not flood. Road to gage is impassable. 
  Access to Dam #357 is OK below 16 feet.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1413.4 Wed 9 PM  1414.0  1414.6  1415.3  1416.4  
1417.6



LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC049-310903-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170403T1200Z/
/KLSN8.1.SM.170401T0600Z.170401T1200Z.170403T0000Z.NO/
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wintering River near Karlsruhe.
* until Monday morning.
* At  9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1508 feet.
* Flood stage is 1509 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast by Friday night.


&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Karlsruhe    1509 1507.8 Wed 9 PM  1508.6  1508.9  1509.1  1509.0  
1508.8



LAT...LON 4819 10060 4821 10054 4791 10043 4790 10058
      4798 10068 4805 10063      



$$

NDC009-049-310903-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.170329T2237Z.170405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1004 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1442 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Tuesday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1442.2 Wed 9 PM  1442.2  1442.8  1443.4  1444.0  
1444.9



LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

PJA
955 
WGUS83 KBIS 301856
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the Wintering River near 
Karlsruhe...
 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...

  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Westhope...Karlsruhe...Willow City...Minor to moderate flooding is 
occurring...with moderate to major flooding forecast.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue through the weekend into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-010056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170330T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  1:15 PM Thursday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm    1573 1573.3 Thu 1 PM 1573.3 1573.3 1573.3 1573.3 1573.3


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-010056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by 
  Saturday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Towner     1454 1456.1 Thu 10 AM 1456.2 1456.4 1456.5 1456.5 1456.5


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-010056-
/O.EXT.KBIS.FL.W.0005.170331T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170331T0000Z.170405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* from this evening until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 1441 feet by Wednesday morning. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Bantry     1440 1439.9 Thu 11 AM 1440.0 1440.2 1440.5 1440.8 1441.1


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-010056-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.170331T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170331T0000Z.170405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* from this evening until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Thursday the stage was 1414 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 1420 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1418 feet...Refuge area floods. The city of Westhope is 
  on high ground and does not flood. Road to gage is impassable. 
  Access to Dam #357 is OK below 16 feet.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Westhope   1414 1413.8 Thu 1 PM 1414.0 1415.1 1416.4 1417.7 1418.8


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC049-301926-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170403T1200Z/
/KLSN8.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wintering River near Karlsruhe.
* At  1:00 PM Thursday the stage was 1507 feet.
* Flood stage is 1509 feet.
* Forecast...The river may rise again to below flood stage at 1508 feet 
  Saturday morning before falling.
* Impact...At 1506 feet...At this level bankfull conditions exist in 
  some locations. Higher levels only flood agricultural lowlands. No 
  towns flooded at this level. County roads may become flooded at 
  higher levels.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Karlsruhe  1509 1507.5 Thu 1 PM 1507.4 1507.8 1508.0 1507.9 1507.8


LAT...LON 4819 10060 4821 10054 4791 10043 4790 10058
      4798 10068 4805 10063      



$$

NDC009-049-010055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.170329T2237Z.170405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
156 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Thursday the stage was 1445 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Wednesday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Willow City 1442 1444.7 Thu 1 PM 1445.1 1445.0 1445.0 1445.0  1445.2


LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      


$$

JV/AJS
237 
WGUS83 KBIS 310357
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1057 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River near Foxholm, minor flooding is forecast.
For the Souris River near Towner and Bantry, and Willow Creek 
near Willow City, moderate flooding is forecast. For the Souris
River near Westhope, major flooding is forecast.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue through the weekend into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-010957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 PM Thursday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.3 Thu 10 PM 1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  
1573.4




LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-010957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1057 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by 
  Saturday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.1 Thu 10 AM 1456.4  1456.5  1456.5  1456.5  
1456.5




LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-010957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170331T1800Z.170405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Thursday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 1441 feet by Wednesday morning. additional
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1439.7 Thu 10 PM 1440.1  1440.4  1440.7  1440.9  
1441.2




LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-010957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Thursday the stage was 1414 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1420 feet by 
  Wednesday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1414.2 Thu 10 PM 1415.0  1416.4  1417.7  1418.8  
1419.5




LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-010957-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.170329T2237Z.170405T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1057 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Thursday the stage was 1445 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Wednesday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1445.1 Thu 10 PM 1445.0  1445.0  1445.0  1445.1  
1445.6




LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

PJA
302 
WGUS83 KBIS 311747
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1246 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River near Foxholm, minor flooding is forecast.
For the Souris River near Towner, Bantry, and Willow Creek 
near Willow City, moderate flooding is forecast. For the Souris
River near Westhope, major flooding is forecast.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. 


&&

NDC101-012346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170331T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1246 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 1573.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will hold steady near 1573 feet. 
  Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&

            FLD  OBSERVED           FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION    STG  STG DAY/TIME      Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm   1573 1573.4 Fri 11AM   1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

NDC049-012346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1246 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 1456.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will hold steady near 1456.4 feet. Additional 
   rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.

&&

            FLD  OBSERVED             FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION   STG  STG DAY/TIME        Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Towner   1454 1456.2 Fri 10AM    1456.3  1456.4  1456.4  1456.4  1456.4


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      

$$

NDC049-012346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170331T1800Z.170406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1246 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 1439.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise into flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to
  rise to near 1441 feet by Wednesday evening. Additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge.

&&

            FLD  OBSERVED            FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION   STG  STG DAY/TIME       Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Bantry    1440 1439.6 Fri 11AM  1440.4  1440.8  1441.0  1441.1  1441.2


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      

$$

NDC009-012346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1246 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 1414.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1420 feet by 
  Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

&&

           FLD  OBSERVED               FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION   STG  STG DAY/TIME        Sat    Sun     Mon     Tue      Wed

Souris River Basin
 Westhope  1414 1414.9 Fri 11AM    1415.9  1417.3  1418.2  1419.1  1419.8


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      

$$

NDC009-049-012346-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.170329T2237Z.170406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1246 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 1444.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&

               FLD  OBSERVED            FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION      STG  STG DAY/TIME        Sat    Sun    Mon     Tue     Wed

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1444.7 Fri 11AM    1444.7  1444.7  1444.9  1445.4  1445.9


LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      


$$
892 
WGUS83 KBIS 010344
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1044 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River near Foxholm, minor flooding is forecast.
For the Souris River near Towner, Bantry, and Willow Creek 
near Willow City, moderate flooding is forecast. For the Souris
River near Westhope, major flooding is forecast.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-020944-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 PM Friday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.4 Fri 10 PM 1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  
1573.4



LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-020944-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1044 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.2 Fri 10 AM 1456.4  1456.4  1456.4  1456.4  
1456.4




LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-020944-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170401T0439Z.170406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 1441 feet by Wednesday evening. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1439.6 Fri 10 PM 1440.7  1440.9  1441.1  1441.2  
1441.3




LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-020944-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 1415 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1420 feet by 
  Thursday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1415.4 Fri 10 PM 1416.6  1417.7  1418.7  1419.5  
1420.1




LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-020944-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.170329T2237Z.170406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1044 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 1446 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1445.6 Fri 10 PM 1446.1  1446.1  1446.1  1446.1  
1446.1



LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

PJA
058 
WGUS83 KBIS 010351
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1051 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River near Foxholm, minor flooding is forecast.
For the Souris River near Towner, Bantry, and Willow Creek 
near Willow City, moderate flooding is forecast. For the Souris
River near Westhope, major flooding is forecast.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-020951-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 PM Friday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.4 Fri 10 PM 1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  
1573.4





LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-020951-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170402T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1051 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.2 Fri 10 AM 1456.4  1456.4  1456.4  1456.4  
1456.4





LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-020951-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170401T0439Z.170406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 1441 feet by Wednesday evening. additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1439.6 Fri 10 PM 1440.7  1440.9  1441.1  1441.2  
1441.3





LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-020951-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170406T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 1415 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1420 feet by 
  Thursday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1415.4 Fri 10 PM 1416.6  1417.7  1418.7  1419.5  
1420.1





LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-020951-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.2.SM.170329T2237Z.170406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1051 PM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 1445.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by 
  Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7PM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1445.6 Fri 10 PM 1446.1  1446.1  1446.1  1446.1  
1446.1





LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

PJA
032 
WGUS83 KBIS 011749
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1249 PM CDT SAT APR 1 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
  
For the Souris River near Foxholm, minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
For the Souris River near Towner, moderate flooding is ocurring and forecast.
For the Souris River near Bantry, moderate flooding is forecast.
For Willow Creek near Willow City, moderate flooding is occurring and record
 flooding is forecast.
For the Souris River near Westhope, minor flooding is occurring and major 
 flooding is forecast.

. Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-022349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170401T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1249 PM CDT SAT APR 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Saturday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&

             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG    STG   DAY/TIME   Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.4 Sat 12 PM 1573.4 1573.4 1573.4 1573.4 1573.4

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

NDC049-022349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1249 PM CDT SAT APR 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1456 feet.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of Towner
  with many roads affected.

&&

              FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION      STG  STG    DAY/TIME   Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.5 Sat 11 AM 1456.5 1456.4 1456.4 1456.4 1456.3

LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      

$$

NDC049-022349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170401T2100Z.170406T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1249 PM CDT SAT APR 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Saturday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 1442 feet by early Thursday morning. 
  additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&

             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME     Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Souris River Basin
 Bantry     1440 1439.8 Sat 12 PM 1440.4 1441.0 1441.3 1441.5 1441.6

LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-022349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1249 PM CDT SAT APR 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Saturday the stage was 1416 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1420 feet by 
  early Friday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED         FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME     Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Souris River Basin
 Westhope   1414 1416.2 Sat 12 PM 1417.1 1418.2 1419.3 1419.9 1420.2



LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-022349-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.170329T2237Z.170406T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1249 PM CDT SAT APR 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Saturday the stage was 1446 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1447 feet by 
  Wednesday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


               FLD  OBSERVED         FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION       STG  STG DAY/TIME     Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1446.2 Sat 12 PM 1446.1 1446.4 1446.6 1446.9 1447.0

LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      

$$
467 
WGUS83 KBIS 021455
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
955 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
  
For the Souris River near Foxholm, minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
For the Souris River near Towner, moderate flooding is ocurring and forecast.
For the Souris River near Bantry, minor flooding is occurring and moderate 
 flooding is forecast.
For Willow Creek near Willow City, moderate flooding is occurring and record
 flooding is forecast.
For the Souris River near Westhope, minor flooding is occurring and major 
 flooding is forecast.

.Releases from Lake Darling and runoff from melting snow continue to 
make their way through the Souris River and its tributaries. Most 
locations are still seeing rising water levels and this is expected
to continue through early this week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-032055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&

              FLD    OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION      STG    STG DAY/TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.4 Sun 9 AM 1573.4 1573.4 1573.4 1573.4 1573.4

LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      

$$

NDC049-032055-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1457 feet by this
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1457 feet...Widespread flooding west and north of town 
  with many roads affected.

&&

              FLD    OBSERVED        FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION      STG    STG DAY/TIME    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.5 Sat 11 AM 1456.6 1456.5 1456.5 1456.4 1456.2

LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      

$$

NDC049-032054-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170402T0715Z.170408T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 1440 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1442 feet by 
  early Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&

               FLD  OBSERVED        FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION       STG  STG DAY/TIME    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1440.1 Sun 8 AM 1440.6 1441.1 1441.3 1441.4 1441.5

LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      

$$

NDC009-032054-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170408T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 1417 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1421 feet by 
  Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

&&

              FLD    OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION      STG    STG DAY/TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1417.2 Sun 9 AM 1418.4 1419.3 1419.7 1420.1 1420.4

LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      

$$

NDC009-049-032054-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.3.SM.170329T2237Z.170406T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
955 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 1446 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1447 feet by 
  early Thursday morning. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&

               FLD  OBSERVED         FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION       STG  STG DAY/TIME     Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1446.0 Sun 9 AM 1446.1 1446.5 1446.8 1447.0 1447.0

LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

JJS
102 
WGUS83 KBIS 031831
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
131 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Westhope...Willow City...Moderate flooding is occurring...With Major 
flooding forecast.

. Runoff from melting snow has slowed considerably over the past few 
days and upstream points along the Souris River are falling while the 
bulk of the snowmelt runoff is now reaching the Bantry to Westhope area.

High water is expected to remain along the Souris River for the 
foreseeable future, especially in the area from Towner to Westhope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-050031-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170402T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
131 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1573 feet by this
  evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.4 Mon 12 PM 1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  
1573.4


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-050031-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
131 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1456 feet.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.2 Mon 8 AM  1456.2  1456.1  1456.1  1456.1  
1456.0


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-050031-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170402T0715Z.170409T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
131 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Monday the stage was 1441 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1442 feet by 
  Sunday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1440.6 Mon 12 PM 1440.9  1441.1  1441.3  1441.4  
1441.5


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-050031-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170409T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
131 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Monday the stage was 1418 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1421 feet by 
  Saturday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1418.5 Mon 12 PM 1419.3  1419.7  1420.1  1420.4  
1420.7


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-050031-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.170329T2237Z.170403T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
131 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Monday the stage was 1446 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1446 feet.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1445.8 Mon 12 PM 1445.7  1445.6  1445.6  1445.6  
1445.6


LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

Schlag
324 
WGUS83 KBIS 041816
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
116 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Westhope...Willow City...Moderate flooding is occurring...With Major 
flooding forecast.

. Runoff from melting snow has slowed considerably over the past few 
days and upstream points along the Souris River are falling while the 
bulk of the snowmelt runoff is now reaching the Bantry to Westhope area.

High water is expected to remain along the Souris River for the 
foreseeable future, especially in the area from Towner to Westhope. 
The good news is that the peak water levels are now starting to 
show up in the forecasts for even the downstream areas of Westhope and 
Bantry. These peaks are contingent on the area receiving no large rain 
events over the next couple of weeks. Any substantial rain events 
could cause the river to rise beyond current forecasts. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-060016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170404T1715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED         FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME     Wed     Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm     1573 1573.4 Tue 12 PM 1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-060016-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
116 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1456 feet by this
  evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED           FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME       Wed    Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.2 Mon 8 AM  1456.3  1456.3  1456.2  1456.1  1456.0


LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-060015-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170402T0715Z.170409T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 1441 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1442 feet by 
  Sunday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED           FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME       Wed    Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1440.9 Tue 12 PM 1441.0  1441.2  1441.3  1441.4  1441.4


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-060015-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170408T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 1420 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1421 feet by 
  Friday evening then begin falling.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED           FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME       Wed    Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1419.6 Tue 12 PM 1420.1  1420.5  1420.9  1421.0  1421.0


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-060015-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.170329T2237Z.170403T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
116 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 1446 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1446 feet by this
  evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Wed     Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1445.5 Tue 12 PM 1445.5  1445.5  1445.4  1445.3  1445.2


LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$

ajs
358 
WGUS83 KBIS 051851
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County 
  Souris River near Towner affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Bantry affecting McHenry County 
  Souris River near Westhope affecting Bottineau County 
  Willow Creek near Willow City affecting McHenry and Bottineau 
  Counties 
For the Souris River Basin including Foxholm...Towner...Bantry...
Westhope...Willow City...Minor to Major flooding is occurring and is 
expected to continue.

. High water continues along the Souris River's run through North 
Dakota. However, from Sherwood down through the Towner area, the 
forecasts generally show a slow fall in water levels through the 
coming days even though water will remain high for the foreseeable 
future. From Bantry to Westhope, the Souris continues to rise but 
the likely peak is in the forecast window as not enough rain is 
expected to significantly alter the forecast. Elsewhere, Willow 
Creek remains above flood stage but will steadily fall over the 
coming days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Safety message...Do not drive into areas where water tops the 
roadway. Turn around...Don't drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.


A follow-up product will be issued.

&&

NDC101-070051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170405T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* until further notice.
* At  1:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 1573 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 1573 feet.
* Impact...At 1575 feet...Rural flooding begins.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1573.4 Wed 1 PM  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4  1573.4


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

NDC049-070051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOWN8.2.DR.170325T1600Z.170401T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Towner.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 1456 feet.
* Flood stage is 1454 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 1456 feet 
  by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 1456 feet...Secondary roads become covered with water. 
  Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be 
  affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon

Souris River Basin
 Towner       1454 1456.4 Wed 9 AM  1456.3  1456.1  1456.0  1455.9  1455.9

LAT...LON 4810 10087 4830 10050 4845 10047 4845 10037
      4821 10045 4807 10085      



$$

NDC049-070051-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BANN8.2.DR.170402T0715Z.170409T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Bantry.
* until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1441 feet.
* Flood stage is 1440 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rise to near 1441.5 feet by 
  early Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 1440 feet...Water begins crossing the road several 
  hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are
  flooded.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon

Souris River Basin
 Bantry       1440 1441.2 Wed 1 PM  1441.3  1441.4  1441.4  1441.5  1441.5


LAT...LON 4875 10088 4875 10080 4852 10039 4845 10037
      4845 10047 4860 10076      



$$

NDC009-070050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTN8.3.SM.170330T2352Z.170408T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Souris River near Westhope.
* until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1420 feet.
* Flood stage is 1414 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 1421 feet by 
  early Saturday morning then begin falling.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon

Souris River Basin
 Westhope     1414 1420.2 Wed 1 PM  1420.5  1420.9  1421.1  1421.0  1421.0


LAT...LON 4900 10099 4900 10093 4886 10090 4875 10080
      4875 10088 4890 10099      



$$

NDC009-049-070050-
/O.CON.KBIS.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLCN8.1.SM.170329T2237Z.170403T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Willow City.
* until further notice.
* At  1:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 1445 feet.
* Flood stage is 1442 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue falling to near 1445.4 feet by this
  evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 1447 feet...County roads are closed with 3 houses cut 
  off per Emergency Manager. 

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED          FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Thu     Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon

Souris River Basin
 Willow City  1442 1445.4 Wed 1 PM  1445.5  1445.4  1445.3  1445.2  1445.1


LAT...LON 4858 10055 4865 10039 4869 10002 4855 10002
      4861 10037 4854 10049      



$$
ajs
686 
WGUS83 KBIS 061510
FLSBIS
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1010 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Dakota...
 
  Souris River near Foxholm affecting Ward County.


. Runoff from Canada has slowed considerably and this has allowed 
discharge out of Lake Darling to fall below flood stage. Barring 
significant rainfall, this cut in discharge will be followed by more 
cuts over the coming week.


&&

NDC101-061540-
/O.CAN.KBIS.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170406T1510Z/
/FOXN8.1.DR.170324T0300Z.170405T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Souris River near Foxholm.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 1572 feet.
* Flood stage is 1573 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall as discharge rates 
decrease over the coming days.

&&


             FLD  OBSERVED       FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION     STG  STG DAY/TIME      Fri     Sat     Sun     Mon     Tue

Souris River Basin
 Foxholm      1573 1572.2 Thu 9 AM  1571.9  1571.8  1571.8  1571.8  1571.0


LAT...LON 4845 10159 4845 10155 4843 10151 4828 10140
      4827 10142 4837 10152      



$$

ajs

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 Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 23, 11:32 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 11:32 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1132 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1127 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

Little overall change. Did lower highs across the southwest into
the 40s as cloud cover and additional precipitation will prevent
temperatures from reaching the 50s. Otherwise, grids were blended
to observed trends through 16 UTC.

UPDATE Issued at 750 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

Quick update to increase PoPs based on radar trends through 1245
UTC, blended thereafter to the 10-11 UTC HRRR/RAP. Did expand the
mention of freezing rain to most of the James River Valley this
morning where road temperatures are around 31-32F with rain
inbound. Issued an SPS to highlight a potential for a brief period
of freezing rain until road temperatures can warm sufficiently
after sunrise.

UPDATE Issued at 647 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

No changes with forecast or previous thoughts with the forecast.
Main issue in the next couple hours remains the brief window of
opportunity for possible freezing rain across central portions of
ND. Temp at KBIS is 33 and road temps have been at or slightly
below freezing, with area of light precip moving into the area.
KHEI only reported .02 inches of precip and incoming sounding data
here at the office showed some dry air between 850 and 700 mb to
be overcome. Mandan airport just reported unknown precip type
which matches well with timing of radar.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)

Issued at 425 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

Forecast highlights in the short term period will be increasing
chances for rain this morning spreading east and north, with a
brief window for freezing rain central early.

Currently, upper level ridge axis east of the Dakotas with
southwesterly flow aloft increasing into the region. Lead embedded
S/WV impulse ejecting out of a potent upper level trough over the
Desert Southwest lifting northeast across Wyoming towards the
Northern Plains early this morning. Favorable upper level jet
dynamics as well with both left exit and right entrance region
upper level divergence in play. Resultant precipitation ahead of
the mid level wave just entering southwest ND as of this writing.
Cluster of lightning strikes just to our south over Perkins
County SD, though high res models suggest instability to support
thunderstorms remaining to our south. We opted to keep thunder
out of the forecast (to avoid over-forecasting convection) though
there is a possibility for an isolated storm or two this morning
as models do show some weak MUCAPE over my far south. Future
updates may be needed depending on the coverage of any potential
thunder activity.

Main challenge this morning is whether or not we will see
freezing precipitation. Surface temperatures and road surface
temperatures do suggest a possibility. Latest HRRR/RAP/NAM Bufkit
soundings all agree on the potential for at least a brief window
(1-2 hours) for freezing rain over portions of south central ND
before both air and road temps increase, with a few hundreths of
ice accumulation forecast by high res guidance between now and 8AM
CDT, which is roughly the same time frame the METRo Roadcast
model also indicates the potential for ice. We decided to add
this back into the HWO and also will highlight in the weather
story and other products.

Chance for rain continues in the afternoon, though forcing will
be on the decrease with the main push already moving east-
northeast by 18-20Z. Lingering clouds over my central and east
tonight, with mostly clear conditions west.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)

Issued at 425 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

Quiet and mild Fri & Sat as split flow aloft keeps the storm
tracks north and south of North Dakota. Quasi-active flow returns
late this weekend and into next week, though no impactful weather
is foreseen and temperatures will remain seasonal.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday)
Issued at 1127  AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

Rain continues across southwest and south central North Dakota
late this morning and will slowly diminish late this afternoon and
into the evening. Otherwise, mainly VFR conditions expected today
with the possibility of fog developing across much of the area
tonight.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 309 PM CDT Wed Mar 22 2017

In response to increased releases from Alameda Reservoir, Lake
Darling will increase its releases to 1000 CFS by Thursday, with
the potential for further increases next week. This will cause the
Souris River downstream of Lake Darling near Foxholm to rise but
remain just below flood stage. As this pulse of water travels
further downstream where greater ice cover remains on the Souris
River, ice break up will have to be closely monitored.
Furthermore, snowmelt will be on the increase with a sustained
period of above normal temperatures late this week and through
next week. While soil moisture was high across the Souris Basin
going into the winter, early snow insulated the ground, preventing
much frost from forming. Thus, some uncertainty remains as to how
much melt from the snowpack will infiltrate into the ground
versus runoff and reach the river, streams and coulees.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

UPDATE...AYD
SHORT TERM...NH
LONG TERM...NH
AVIATION...AYD
HYDROLOGY...AYD
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 23, 11:22 AM CDT, 3 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1122 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

PJA

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.