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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN

May 18, 2017Buffalo County, Pepin County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2017, 2:45 PM CDT for Buffalo County, Pepin County, Wisconsin. It took effect at May 19, 2017, 8:20 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: May 18, 2017, 2:45 PM CDT (19:45 UTC)
In effect from: May 19, 2017, 8:20 AM CDT
Expired: May 24, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
In force: 5 days
Issued by: NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

Counties Buffalo County, WI, Pepin County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:49 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 Chippewa River (WI) at Durand (DURW3).

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 13 ft
Moderate stage: 15.5 ft
Major stage: 17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05369500, 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.

327 
WGUS43 KMPX 181945
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
245 PM 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 Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties

.This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 2 to 4 inches 
inches across the entire basin over the past 48 hours. Heavy rains this 
weekend 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.

&&

WIC011-091-200145-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0004.170519T1320Z-170525T0000Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.170519T1320Z.170521T0000Z.170524T0600Z.NO/
245 PM CDT Thu May 18 2017

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Friday morning into next week.
* At  1:45 PM Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue 
  to rise to between 15 and 16 feet by Saturday evening. The river 
  should fall below flood stage by the middle of next week.
* Impact...At these levels, River Street, and business basements 
  along the street will be flooded.
  
&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

12 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

046 
WGUS83 KMPX 220058
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
758 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...
This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 3-5 
inches over the past week. 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.

&&

MNC015-230658-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.170522T0045Z-170525T2000Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.170521T2345Z.170523T1200Z.170525T0200Z.NO/
758 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Thursday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm Ctwd R.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At  7:00 PM Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise to near 12.0 feet by Tuesday   
  morning.the river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470

$$

WIC011-091-230658-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170526T0000Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1245Z.170525T0600Z.NO/
758 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Thursday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  6:45 PM Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below moderate flood stage Monday morning   
  and continue to fall to below flood stage Wednesday night.
* 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

$$

259 
WGUS83 KMPX 221725
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1224 PM CDT Mon May 22 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota and Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm Ctwd R affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...
This river forecasts are based on observed precipitation of 3-5 
inches over the past week. 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.

&&

MNC015-232324-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170526T0200Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.170521T2345Z.170523T1200Z.170525T0800Z.NO/
1224 PM CDT Mon May 22 2017

...Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 12:00 PM Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.0 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood 
  Street west of the river.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470

$$

WIC011-091-232324-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170526T0000Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1245Z.170525T0600Z.NO/
1224 PM CDT Mon May 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Thursday evening.
* At 11:45 AM Monday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday morning.
* 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

934 
WGUS83 KMPX 230258
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
958 PM CDT Mon May 22 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin..
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...
This river forecasts are based on observed precipitation of 3-5 
inches over the past week. 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.

&&

MNC015-240858-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170526T0200Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.170521T2345Z.170523T0600Z.170525T0800Z.NO/
958 PM CDT Mon May 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  9:00 PM Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting tonight and will fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470

$$

WIC011-091-240858-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170526T0000Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1245Z.170525T0600Z.NO/
958 PM CDT Mon May 22 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  8:45 PM Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor 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 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

$$

624 
WGUS83 KMPX 231630
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1130 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm Ctwd R affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 

.Overview...These river forecasts are based on observed precipitation 
that fell across southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin forecast 
precipition for the next 24 hours.
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.

&&

MNC015-242230-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170525T1800Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.170521T2345Z.170523T0930Z.170525T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Wednesday...
A Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until late Wednesday.
* At 11:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.5 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470

$$

WIC011-091-242230-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170525T1030Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1245Z.170524T1630Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT Tue May 23 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for the Chippewa River at Durand.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 10:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday evening.
* 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

$$
CARLYON

845 
WGUS83 KMPX 241548
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1048 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 

.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.

&&

MNC015-241800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170524T1800Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.170521T2345Z.170523T0930Z.170524T1800Z.NO/
1048 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end this afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until this afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470

$$

WIC011-091-241618-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170525T1030Z/
/DURW3.2.ER.170519T1307Z.170521T1245Z.170524T1037Z.NO/
1048 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  5:37 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 11.8 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* 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, 11:02 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	MPX	Eau Claire	4 days
May 18, 2:20 PM CDT	Frost Advisory	MPX	Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Polk, Rusk	17 hr

Nearby

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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.