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River Flood Warning 6, NWS Twin Cities, MN

May 24, 2017Carver County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at May 24, 2017, 10:36 AM CDT for Carver County, Minnesota. It took effect at May 24, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 24, 2017, 10:36 AM CDT (15:36 UTC)
In effect from
May 24, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 28, 2017, 11:33 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Carver County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point South Fork Crow River near Mayer (MAYM5).

Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
11 ft
Moderate stage
15 ft
Major stage
16 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05279000, 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.

723 
WGUS43 KMPX 241536
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1036 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017

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

  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County


.This river forecast is based on observed precipitation over the past 
week and upstream river conditions. 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.

&&

MNC019-252136-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0006.170524T1800Z-170527T1800Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170524T1800Z.170525T1800Z.170527T1200Z.NO/
1036 AM CDT Wed May 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At  9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 11.3 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.the river will 
  fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$
AMK
8 follow-up statements
349 
WGUS83 KMPX 250105
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
805 PM CDT Wed May 24 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 

.Overview...This river forecast is based on observed precipitation 
that fell across southern Minnesota, and 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.

&&

MNC019-260705-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170528T0000Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0146Z.170526T0000Z.170527T1800Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Wed May 24 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Crow River 
below Mayer.
* until Saturday evening.
* At  7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 11.4 feet by Thursday evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

CARLYON
317 
WGUS83 KMPX 251512
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1012 AM CDT Thu May 25 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota..
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver 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.

&&

MNC019-262112-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170527T1800Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T0600Z.170527T1800Z.NO/
1012 AM CDT Thu May 25 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At  9:30 AM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.4 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$
AMK
722 
WGUS83 KMPX 260054
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
754 PM CDT Thu May 25 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 

.Overview...This river forecast is based on observed precipitation 
that fell across southern Minnesota, and 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.

&&

MNC019-270654-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170528T0000Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T0600Z.170527T1800Z.NO/
754 PM CDT Thu May 25 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Crow River 
below Mayer.
* until Saturday evening.
* At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 11.3 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 11.4 feet after 
  midnight tonight. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$
CARLYON
235 
WGUS83 KMPX 261540
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1040 AM CDT Fri May 26 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver 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.

&&

MNC019-272140-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170528T0000Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T1430Z.170528T0000Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Fri May 26 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until Saturday evening.
* At  9:30 AM Friday the stage was 11.4 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 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$
AMK
827 
WGUS83 KMPX 270030
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
730 PM CDT Fri May 26 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 

.Overview... The river has crested at 11.4 feet & will begin to fall
this evening. A drop to below flood stage is expected tomorrow night.

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.

&&

MNC019-280600-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170528T0600Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T2300Z.170528T0000Z.NO/
730 PM CDT Fri May 26 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Saturday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until late Saturday night.
* At  6:30 PM Friday the stage was 11.4 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 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$
ETA
028 
WGUS83 KMPX 271450
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
950 AM CDT Sat May 27 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver 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.

&&

MNC019-281200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170528T1200Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T2300Z.170528T1200Z.NO/
950 AM CDT Sat May 27 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until Sunday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 11.4 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 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown 
  to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 
  30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 
  94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

AMK
165 
WGUS83 KMPX 280057
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
757 PM CDT Sat May 27 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County 

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.

&&

MNC019-290000-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170529T0000Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T2300Z.170528T1800Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Sat May 27 2017

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* until Sunday evening.
* At  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 11.2 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 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$
ETA
341 
WGUS83 KMPX 281633
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1133 AM CDT Sun May 28 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  South Fork Crow River below Mayer affecting Carver County

&&

MNC019-281703-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170528T1630Z/
/MAYM5.1.ER.170525T0407Z.170526T2300Z.170528T1245Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Sun May 28 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The South Fork Crow River below Mayer.
* At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  7:45 AM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.4 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Carver County Road 123 is closed north of 
  Highway 7 to 42nd Street.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4498 9390 4498 9377 4483 9390 4486 9399 

$$

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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.