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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Twin Cities, MN

May 21, 2017Brown County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at May 21, 2017, 9:57 AM CDT for Brown County, Minnesota. It took effect at May 21, 2017, 7:45 PM CDT. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2017, 9:57 AM CDT (14:57 UTC)
In effect from
May 21, 2017, 7:45 PM CDT
Expired
May 24, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Brown County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:59 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 Cottonwood River (MN) at New Ulm (NWUM5). The gauge peaked at 11.61 ft at May 22, 2017, 2:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate810121405/2105/2205/2305/2405/25
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
11 ft
Moderate stage
13 ft
Major stage
16 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05317000, 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.

882 
WGUS43 KMPX 211457
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
957 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017

...The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Minnesota... 

  Cottonwood River at New Ulm Ctwd R affecting Brown County


.This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 3-4 
inches over the past 5 days. 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.

&&

MNC015-222057-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0005.170522T0300Z-170524T1200Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.170522T0300Z.170523T0000Z.170524T1200Z.NO/
957 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm Ctwd R.
* from this evening to Wednesday morning.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 11.5 feet by tomorrow evening.the river will fall below 
  flood stage by Wednesday 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

$$
AMK
5 follow-up statements
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

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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.