Alert archive / Iowa / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 13, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at May 20, 2017, 9:19 PM CDT for Clay County, Iowa. It took effect at May 21, 2017, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 20, 2017, 9:19 PM CDT (02:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 21, 2017, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 24, 2017, 9:22 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Clay County, IA
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 125 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Ocheyedan River near Spencer (SPOI4). The gauge peaked at 9.15 ft at May 22, 2017, 2:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 8 ft
- Moderate stage
- 9.5 ft
- Major stage
- 10.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06605000, 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.
271
WGUS43 KFSD 210219
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
919 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Iowa...South Dakota...
Big Sioux River above Hawarden
Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC149-167-SDC127-220619-
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/HWDI4.1.ER.170521T1800Z.170523T1200Z.170524T0712Z.UU/
919 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by 3 am Sunday
and crest near 19.7 feet Tuesday afternoon May 23.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the
South Dakota side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
4303 9654 4312 9654
$$
IAC041-220619-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0013.170521T1000Z-170523T0900Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.170521T1000Z.170521T1800Z.170522T0900Z.NO/
919 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* from late tonight to late Monday night.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by 6 am Sunday
and crest near 8.3 feet Sunday afternoon May 21.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...Minor flooding of pasture land begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
4312 9524 4315 9540
$$
IAC041-220619-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0014.170521T0219Z-170525T0900Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170521T0030Z.170522T1200Z.170524T0900Z.NO/
919 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 11.2 feet by Monday May 22.
The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday May 24.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas
begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-220619-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0015.170521T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.170521T1800Z.170524T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
919 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* from Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by 1 PM Sunday and crest near
18.5 feet by Wednesday May 24.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
4296 9543 4293 9520
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast
Stage Stage Time Stage Time
BIG SIOUX RIVER
HWDI4 19.0 18.31 Sat 8 PM 19.7 Tue 7 AM
OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4 8.0 7.59 Sat 9 PM 8.3 Sun 1 PM
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4 10.0 10.06 Sat 8 PM 11.3 Mon 7 AM
LNNI4 18.0 17.84 Sat 8 PM 18.5 Wed 1 AM
BA4 follow-up statements
672
WGUS83 KFSD 211525
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1025 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Dakota...
Big Sioux River above Hawarden
Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC149-167-SDC127-221925-
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/HWDI4.1.ER.170521T1603Z.170523T0600Z.170524T0600Z.UU/
1025 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.7 feet on early Tuesday
morning, and fall below flood stage on Wednesday morning.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the
South Dakota side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
4303 9654 4312 9654
$$
IAC041-221925-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170523T1400Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.170521T0707Z.170521T1800Z.170522T1400Z.NO/
1025 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday May 23...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 8.5 feet early Sunday
afternoon, then fall below flood stage on Monday morning.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday May
21.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...Minor flooding of pasture land begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
4312 9524 4315 9540
$$
IAC041-221925-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170524T1600Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170521T0030Z.170522T0000Z.170523T1600Z.NO/
1025 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 11.1 feet on Sunday evening,
then fall below flood stage on Tuesday.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday May
20.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas
begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-221925-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.170521T1514Z-170527T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.170521T1215Z.170524T0000Z.170526T0600Z.NO/
1025 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until late Friday night.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.0 feet on Tuesday
evening, then fall below flood stage late Thursday.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday May
21.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
4296 9543 4293 9520
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast
Stage Stage Time Stage Time
BIG SIOUX RIVER
HWDI4 19.0 18.92 Sun 9 AM 19.7 Tue 1 AM
OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4 8.0 8.42 Sun 10 AM 8.5 Sun 1 PM
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4 10.0 10.81 Sun 9 AM 11.1 Sun 7 PM
LNNI4 18.0 18.05 Sun 10 AM 19.0 Tue 7 PM914
WGUS83 KFSD 221458
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
958 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Dakota...
Big Sioux River above Hawarden
Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Little Sioux River Near Milford
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
****************************************************
......Insert basis section here!!!.....
****************************************************
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC149-167-SDC127-231858-
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/HWDI4.1.ER.170521T1530Z.170523T1200Z.170524T2159Z.UU/
958 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday May 24...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday May
21.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 20.4 feet Tuesday morning.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the
South Dakota side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
4303 9654 4312 9654
$$
IAC041-231857-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170525T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.170521T0707Z.170523T0000Z.170524T1800Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 9.2 feet this evening.
* At stages near 9.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other
farm land begin flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
4312 9524 4315 9540
$$
IAC041-059-231857-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.170521T0830Z.170522T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday May
21.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
4328 9517 4329 9524
$$
IAC041-231857-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170527T0600Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170521T0030Z.170523T0600Z.170526T0600Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until late Friday night.
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday May
20.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.0 feet Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-231857-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.170521T1215Z.170525T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.2 feet by
Thursday May 25. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
4296 9543 4293 9520
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast Recent Observed
Stage Stage Time Stage Time Crest Time
BIG SIOUX RIVER
HWDI4 19.0 19.98 Mon 9 AM 20.4 Tue 7 AM
OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4 8.0 9.08 Mon 10 AM 9.2 Mon 7 PM
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4 12.0 12.37 Mon 9 AM 12.4 Mon May 22
SPWI4 10.0 11.78 Mon 9 AM 12.0 Tue 1 AM
LNNI4 18.0 18.36 Mon 9 AM 19.2 Thu 1 AM
MG892
WGUS83 KFSD 231409
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Dakota...
Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
Little Sioux River Near Milford
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
Big Sioux River above Hawarden
Big Sioux River At Akron
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC149-167-SDC127-241809-
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/HWDI4.1.ER.170521T1530Z.170523T1145Z.170524T2159Z.UU/
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Wednesday May 24.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the
South Dakota side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
4303 9654 4312 9654
$$
IAC149-SDC127-241809-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.170523T1452Z-170525T2000Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.170523T1452Z.170524T0000Z.170524T2000Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday May 25...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Tuesday May 23 and crest near
16.2 feet early Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
by late Wednesday May 24.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Several farm levees are overtopped with
significant flooding of agricultural lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
4273 9669 4277 9667
$$
IAC041-241809-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170525T1000Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.170521T0707Z.170523T0215Z.170524T1000Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Wednesday May 24.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...Minor flooding of pasture land begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
4312 9524 4315 9540
$$
IAC041-059-241809-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.170521T0830Z.170523T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
4328 9517 4329 9524
$$
IAC041-241809-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170527T1500Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170521T0030Z.170523T1115Z.170526T1500Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday May 26.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-241809-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170529T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.170521T1215Z.170525T1800Z.170528T0000Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until Sunday evening.
* At 08AM Tuesday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.2 feet by Thursday May 25.
The river will fall below flood stage Saturday May 27.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
4296 9543 4293 9520
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast Recent Observed
Stage Stage Time Stage Time Crest Time
BIG SIOUX RIVER
HWDI4 19.0 20.30 Tue 8 AM 20.3 Tue May 23
AKRI4 16.0 15.94 Tue 8 AM 16.2 Tue 7 PM
OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4 8.0 8.66 Tue 9 AM 9.1 Mon May 22
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4 12.0 12.44 Tue 8 AM 12.5 Tue May 23
SPWI4 10.0 12.19 Tue 8 AM 12.2 Tue May 23
LNNI4 18.0 18.59 Tue 8 AM 19.2 Thu 1 PM
MG421
WGUS83 KFSD 241422
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...
Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Dakota...
Big Sioux River above Hawarden
Big Sioux River At Akron
Little Sioux River Near Milford
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC149-167-SDC127-251200-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/
/HWDI4.1.ER.170521T1530Z.170523T1145Z.170525T0600Z.UU/
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 08AM Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Thursday May 25.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...Agricultural flooding begins on the
South Dakota side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
4303 9654 4312 9654
$$
IAC149-SDC127-251821-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170526T0000Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170524T0445Z.170525T0000Z.NO/
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday May 25...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 09AM Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage
late on Wednesday May 24.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Several farm levees are overtopped with
significant flooding of agricultural lands.
&&
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
4273 9669 4277 9667
$$
IAC041-059-251821-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.170521T0830Z.170524T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 08AM Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
4328 9517 4329 9524
$$
IAC041-251821-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170527T1500Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170521T0030Z.170523T1115Z.170526T1500Z.NO/
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 08AM Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday May 26.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-251821-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170529T1200Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.170521T1215Z.170526T0600Z.170528T1200Z.NO/
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until Monday morning.
* At 09AM Wednesday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 19.1 feet by Friday May 26.
The river will fall below flood stage Sunday May 28.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
4296 9543 4293 9520
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IAC041-241452-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170525T1000Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.170521T0707Z.170523T0215Z.170524T1005Z.NO/
922 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* At 08AM Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river fell below flood stage at Wednesday May
24.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 7.0 feet by 7 AM
Thursday.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...Minor flooding of pasture land begins.
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LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
4312 9524 4315 9540
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Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast Recent Observed
Stage Stage Time Stage Time Crest Time
BIG SIOUX RIVER
HWDI4 19.0 19.89 Wed 8 AM 20.3 Tue May 23
AKRI4 16.0 16.02 Wed 9 AM 16.1 Tue May 23
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4 12.0 12.53 Wed 8 AM 12.6 Wed May 24
SPWI4 10.0 11.88 Wed 8 AM 12.2 Tue May 23
LNNI4 18.0 18.75 Wed 9 AM 19.1 Fri 1 AM
OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4 8.0 7.89 Wed 9 AM 9.1 Mon May 22
MGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 9:19 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FSD | Plymouth, Sioux | 4 days |
| May 20, 9:19 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FSD | Clay | 8 days |
| May 20, 9:19 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FSD | Buena Vista, Clay | 11 days |
| May 21, 10:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FSD | Clay, Dickinson | 6 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.