Alert archive / Iowa / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Feb 13, 2017, 7:16 AM CST for Clay County, Iowa. It was in force for 59 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 13, 2017, 7:16 AM CST (13:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 15, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 59 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Clay County, IA
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Little Sioux River at Spencer (SPWI4).
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
413
WGUS43 KFSD 131316
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
716 AM CST MON FEB 13 2017
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Little Sioux River At Spencer
.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.
&&
IAC041-141716-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0002.170213T1316Z-170216T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170213T1012Z.170213T1800Z.170215T0000Z.NO/
716 AM CST MON FEB 13 2017
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 06AM Monday 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 10.3 feet this afternoon.
* 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
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast
Stage Stage Time Stage Time
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4 10.0 10.10 Mon 6 AM 10.3 Mon 12 PM
MG3 follow-up statements
867
WGUS83 KFSD 131722
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1122 AM CST MON FEB 13 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
Little Sioux River At Spencer
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC041-142122-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170215T0600Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.170213T0218Z.170213T1300Z.170214T0600Z.NO/
1122 AM CST MON FEB 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 10AM Monday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Tuesday February 14.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...Minor flooding of pasture land begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
4312 9524 4315 9540
$$
IAC041-142122-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170213T1012Z.170214T0000Z.170216T0000Z.NO/
1122 AM CST MON FEB 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 10AM Monday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Monday
February 13.
* 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
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast Recent Observed
Stage Stage Time Stage Time Crest Time
OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4 8.0 8.64 Mon 11 AM 8.6 Mon Feb 13
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4 10.0 10.11 Mon 10 AM 10.4 Mon 6 PM
MG813
WGUS83 KFSD 141519
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
919 AM CST TUE FEB 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC041-151919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170213T1012Z.170214T0600Z.170215T2100Z.NO/
919 AM CST TUE FEB 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At 07AM Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Monday
February 13.
* Forecast...The river is just past crest now and will continue to
fall to below flood stage by Wednesday February 15.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas
begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-151919-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0003.170215T1800Z-170219T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.170215T1800Z.170215T1800Z.170218T0600Z.NO/
919 AM CST TUE FEB 14 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday February 19...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* from Wednesday afternoon to late Saturday night.
* At 09AM Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage
on Wednesday February 15.
* 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
$$
&&
Location Flood Latest Observed Maximum Forecast Recent Observed
Stage Stage Time Stage Time Crest Time
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4 10.0 10.58 Tue 7 AM 10.7 Tue Feb 14
LNNI4 18.0 17.51 Tue 9 AM 18.0 Wed 12 PM
MG211
WGUS83 KFSD 151510
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
910 AM CST WED FEB 15 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...
Little Sioux River At Spencer
Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest
forecasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water
depth and road condition may be unsafe.
Additional information is available at
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd
Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.
The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
IAC041-151540-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.170213T1012Z.170214T0600Z.170215T0730Z.NO/
910 AM CST WED FEB 15 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* At 08AM Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river fell below flood stage on Wednesday
February 15.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.6 feet by 6 AM
Thursday.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas
begins.
&&
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
4302 9510 4310 9510
$$
IAC021-041-151540-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170219T0600Z/
/LNNI4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
910 AM CST WED FEB 15 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* At 09AM Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 17.7 feet
on Thursday February 16.
* 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
LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
SPWI4 10.0 9.75 Wed 8 AM 10.7 Tue Feb 14
LNNI4 18.0 17.60 Wed 9 AM 17.7 Thu 6 AM
MGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 6:54 PM CST | River Flood Warning | FSD | Clay | 65 hr |
| Feb 13, 11:21 AM CST | River Flood Warning | FSD | Buena Vista, Clay | 5 days |
Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Iowa, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.