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River Flood Warning 39, NWS La Crosse, WI

June 9, 2018Mower County, Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Jun 9, 2018, 8:58 PM CDT for Mower County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jun 10, 2018, 10:49 AM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2018, 8:58 PM CDT (01:58 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2018, 10:49 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 12, 2018, 10:36 PM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Mower County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Turtle Creek near Austin (TRCM5).

Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
10.5 ft
Moderate stage
12 ft
Major stage
14 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05456500, 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.

862 
WGUS43 KARX 100159
FLWARX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
858 PM CDT Sat Jun 9 2018

.Minor flooding expected along the Turtle Creek near Austin.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, 
and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, including 
NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. 

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

MNC099-101358-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0039.180610T1549Z-180613T0336Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.180610T1549Z.180611T0600Z.180612T0936Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Sat Jun 9 2018

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* from Sunday morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 8:30 PM Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to
  rise to near 11.7 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$

CA
2 follow-up statements
691 
WGUS83 KARX 101026
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
525 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

.Heavy rainfall from Saturday afternoon and evening has produced 
significant runoff and rises along much of the Cedar river and its 
tributaries. Flooding is expected on Turtle Creek near Austin MN and 
on the Cedar River at Charles City IA. 

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

IAC067-110124-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180613T1232Z/
/CCYI4.2.ER.180610T1035Z.180611T1200Z.180612T1832Z.NO/
525 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cedar River at Charles City.
* until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:30 AM Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 17.0 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Tuesday.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Residences south of Riverside may be 
  flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255 4304 9273

$$

MNC099-110124-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0039.180610T1549Z-180613T0336Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.180610T1549Z.180611T0600Z.180612T0936Z.NO/
525 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* from this morning to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  4:30 AM Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 11.7 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in 
  Austin.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305

$$
406 
WGUS83 KARX 101448
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
948 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

...Flooding Along the Cedar River Continues...

Recent rainfall has brought river levels back up along the 
Cedar River. River forecasts take into account both observed and 
forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

IAC067-110548-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180611T2145Z/
/CCYI4.1.ER.180610T1230Z.180610T1800Z.180611T0345Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cedar River at Charles City.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by 
  today. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Barricading of streets begins, and the 
  intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be 
  flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255 4304 9273

$$

MNC099-101518-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-180613T0336Z/
/TRCM5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of 
  9.9 feet today.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 8:44 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXFillmore, Houston6 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.