Alert archive / Wisconsin / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2017, 11:02 AM CDT for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It took effect at May 18, 2017, 11:17 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2017, 11:02 AM CDT (16:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 18, 2017, 11:17 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 22, 2017, 9:24 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Eau Claire County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire (ECLW3).
- Action stage
- 764 ft
- Minor stage
- 773 ft
- Moderate stage
- 776 ft
- Major stage
- 778 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05366800, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
218 WGUS43 KMPX 181602 FLWMPX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1102 AM CDT Thu May 18 2017 ...The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County .This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 3 to 4 inches over the past 3 days over much of the Chippewa River basin. Upcoming rains on Friday night and Saturday could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-192202- /O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0003.170519T0417Z-170522T1424Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0417Z.170520T0000Z.170521T0224Z.NO/ 1102 AM CDT Thu May 18 2017 The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a * Flood Warning for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * from this evening to Monday morning. * At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 770.8 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 775.0 feet by tomorrow evening. The river should fall below flood stage by Saturday night. * Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$
7 follow-up statements
208 WGUS83 KMPX 190052 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 752 PM CDT Thu May 18 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following river in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview...This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 2 to 4 inches over the past 3 days over much of the Chippewa River basin. Also upcoming rains on Friday night and Saturday could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-200652- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.170519T0431Z-170522T1300Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0431Z.170520T0000Z.170521T0100Z.NO/ 752 PM CDT Thu May 18 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * from this evening to Monday morning. * At 7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 772.4 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 775.0 feet by Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 776.0 feet...The 1st Avenue and Chippewa Street intersection may flood. * Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-200651- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.170519T1520Z-170524T1400Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1520Z.170521T0000Z.170523T2000Z.NO/ 752 PM CDT Thu May 18 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Chippewa River at Durand. * from Friday morning to Wednesday morning. * At 6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and continue to rise to near 15.9 feet by Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$
355 WGUS83 KMPX 191528 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1028 AM CDT Fri May 19 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview... This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 2 to 4 inches over the past 4 days over much of the Chippewa River basin. Also, upcoming rains tonight through Sunday could cause river levels to rise higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-202128- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170523T0600Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0237Z.170520T1200Z.170521T1800Z.NO/ 1028 AM CDT Fri May 19 2017 ...Flood Warning continues through Monday... The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * until Monday. * At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 773.9 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 774.7 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. * Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-202127- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.170519T1511Z-170525T0400Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T0000Z.170524T1000Z.NO/ 1028 AM CDT Fri May 19 2017 ...Flood Warning continues through Wednesday... The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Durand. * through Wednesday. * At 9:45 AM Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$ Margraf
752 WGUS83 KMPX 200231 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 931 PM CDT Fri May 19 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview... This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 2 to 4 inches over the past 4 days over much of the Chippewa River basin. Also, upcoming rains tonight through Sunday could cause river levels to rise higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-210831- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170523T0142Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0237Z.170520T1200Z.170521T1342Z.NO/ 931 PM CDT Fri May 19 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * until Monday evening. * At 7:45 PM Friday the stage was 774.6 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 775.0 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning. * Impact...At 776.0 feet...The 1st Avenue and Chippewa Street intersection may flood. * Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-210831- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170524T2230Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T0600Z.170524T0430Z.NO/ 931 PM CDT Fri May 19 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Durand. * until Wednesday afternoon. * At 8:45 PM Friday the stage was 14.2 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.6 feet by early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday before midnight. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$
372 WGUS83 KMPX 201607 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1107 AM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview... This river forecasts are based on observed precipitation of 2 to 4 inches over the past 5 days as well as the forecast precipitation for today and tomorrow over much of the Chippewa River basin. The National Weather Service will continue to monitor this situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-212207- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170523T0000Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0237Z.170520T0530Z.170521T1200Z.NO/ 1107 AM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end by Sunday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * until Sunday afternoon. * At 9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 774.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-212207- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1200Z.170524T1800Z.NO/ 1107 AM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end by Wednesday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Durand. * until Wednesday evening. * At 9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$ AMK
812 WGUS83 KMPX 201633 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1133 AM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview... The river forecasts are based on observed precipitation of 2 to 4 inches over the past 5 days as well as the forecast precipitation for today and tomorrow over much of the Chippewa River basin. The National Weather Service will continue to monitor this situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-211800- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170521T1800Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0237Z.170520T0530Z.170521T1200Z.NO/ 1133 AM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end by Sunday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * until Sunday afternoon. * At 9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 774.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 775.0 feet...Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-212233- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1200Z.170524T1800Z.NO/ 1133 AM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end by Wednesday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Durand. * until Wednesday evening. * At 10:45 AM Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$ AMK
452 WGUS83 KMPX 210251 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 951 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview... This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 3 to 6 inches over the past week over much of the Chippewa River basin. The National Weather Service will monitor this situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-220851- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170523T0900Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0237Z.170520T0530Z.170521T2100Z.NO/ 951 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end late Monday night...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * until late Monday night. * At 8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 773.6 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-220851- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170526T1200Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1200Z.170525T1800Z.NO/ 951 PM CDT Sat May 20 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Durand. * until Friday morning. * At 8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.0 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$
646 WGUS83 KMPX 211441 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 941 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Eau Claire affecting Eau Claire County ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties .Overview... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && WIC035-211511- /O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170523T0900Z/ /ECLW3.1.ER.170519T0237Z.170520T0530Z.170521T0615Z.NO/ 941 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Chippewa River at Eau Claire. * At 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 772.3 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 1:15 AM Sunday. * Flood stage is 773.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 770.4 feet by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 773.0 feet...Parkland area along the river may flood. * Impact...At 770.0 feet...Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood. * Impact...At 769.0 feet...Downtown trail underpasses may flood. * Impact...At 764.2 feet...Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood. && LAT...LON 4481 9165 4484 9152 4481 9147 4476 9151 4472 9165 $$ WIC011-091-222041- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170525T0730Z/ /DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1245Z.170525T0730Z.NO/ 941 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017 ...Flood Warning now expected to end by early Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for The Chippewa River at Durand. * until early Thursday morning. * At 8:45 AM Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 16.5 feet...Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198 $$ AMK
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 7:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MPX | Pepin, Pierce | 49 min |
| May 17, 8:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MPX | Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Saint Croix | 53 min |
| May 18, 9:00 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | MPX | Eau Claire | 23 hr |
| May 18, 9:00 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | MPX | Buffalo, Pepin | 23 hr |
| May 18, 2:20 PM CDT | Frost Advisory | MPX | Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Polk, Rusk | 17 hr |
| May 18, 2:45 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MPX | Buffalo, Pepin | 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.