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River Flood Warning 37, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 30, 2018Brookings County, South Dakota

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 30, 2018, 6:39 AM CDT for Brookings County, South Dakota. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 30, 2018, 6:39 AM CDT (11:39 UTC)
Expired
Mar 31, 2018, 11:01 PM CDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Brookings County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:43 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 Big Sioux River near Bruce (BRCS2).

Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
8 ft
Moderate stage
10 ft
Major stage
13 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06479770, 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.

038 
WGUS43 KFSD 301139
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
639 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in South Dakota...

  Big Sioux River Near Bruce
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC011-311539-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0037.180330T1139Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180330T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
639 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Big Sioux River Near Bruce.
* Until further notice.
* At 05AM Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The lower banks on the left side of the 
river overflow. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4454 9696 4454 9687 4446 9686 4432 9685
          4432 9692 4443 9694

$$

&& 
Location Flood  Latest Observed  Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage  Stage  Time      Stage   Time      Crest  Time

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0    8.17  Fri 6 AM
5 follow-up statements
729 
WGUS83 KFSD 301523
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Rock River At Rock Rapids
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...

  Big Sioux River Near Bruce
  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Big Sioux River above Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Ocheyedan River Near Spencer
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC011-311921-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180330T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Bruce.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The lower banks on the left side of the 
  river overflow. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4454 9696 4454 9687 4446 9686 4432 9685
          4432 9692 4443 9694

$$

SDC011-101-311921-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180401T1800Z/
/BRKS2.1.ER.180330T0620Z.180330T1800Z.180331T1800Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday April 01... 
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday March 
  30.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 9.4 feet by Friday March 30.
* At stages near 9.0 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and farm 
  lands begin flooding on the left bank of the river. The road south of
  the Brookings water treatment plant is flooded, as is 217th Street 
  between 468th and 469th Avenues. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4432 9692 4432 9685 4421 9675 4414 9661
          4410 9665 4420 9683

$$

SDC099-311921-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180402T1800Z/
/SFLS2.2.ER.180321T2000Z.180325T0500Z.180401T1800Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday April 01.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
  Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9679 4370 9672 4361 9674 4360 9674
          4360 9676 4366 9676

$$

IAC149-167-SDC127-311921-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180402T0600Z/
/HWDI4.1.ER.180324T1500Z.180330T1800Z.180402T0000Z.UU/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until late Sunday night.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 23.1 feet by Friday March 30.
* At stages near 23.0 feet...South Dakota Highway 46 begins to flood.


&&
 
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
          4303 9654 4312 9654

$$

IAC149-SDC127-311921-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180402T1630Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.180329T1430Z.180331T0600Z.180401T1630Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until Monday morning.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 17.6 feet by Saturday March 31.
* At stages near 17.0 feet...About 6500 acres of farm land are 
  flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-311800-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-180331T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.180329T1340Z.180330T0530Z.180330T1800Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ocheyedan River Near Spencer.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Friday
  March 30.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...Minor flooding of pasture land begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4318 9540 4318 9533 4315 9520 4313 9513
          4312 9524 4315 9540

$$

IAC041-059-311921-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.180328T2305Z.180330T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  March 28.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
  lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-311921-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.180321T2200Z.180330T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.8 feet 
  by 7 AM Saturday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-311921-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.180330T0330Z.180401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 29.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.3 feet by 
  Sunday April 01. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
  flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

IAC119-301553-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-180331T0600Z/
/RAPI4.1.ER.180329T1037Z.000000T0000Z.180330T0430Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Rock River At Rock Rapids.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 29.
* Recent activity...The river fell below flood stage on Thursday 
  March 29.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 11.1 feet by 7 AM 
  Saturday.
* At stages near 13.0 feet...The lower banks on the left side of the 
  river will begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9625 4350 9614 4338 9611 4331 9618
          4334 9625 4341 9619

$$

&& 
Location Flood  Latest Observed   Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage  Stage  Time       Stage   Time      Crest  Time

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0    8.18   Fri 10 AM                    9.4    Fri Mar 23
BRKS2    9.0    9.39   Fri 10 AM                    9.4    Fri Mar 30
SFLS2    12.0   13.43  Fri 10 AM                    14.6   Sat Mar 24
HWDI4    19.0   23.07  Fri 9 AM   23.1    Fri 1 PM 
AKRI4    16.0   17.28  Fri 10 AM  17.6    Sat 1 AM  

OCHEYEDAN RIVER
SPOI4    8.0    7.97   Fri 10 AM                    8.4  Fri Mar 30

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.59  Fri 9 AM                     13.3  Tue Mar 20
SPWI4    10.0   12.27  Fri 9 AM                     12.3  Fri Mar 30
LNNI4    18.0   18.16  Fri 10 AM                    18.8  Tue Mar 20

ROCK RIVER
RAPI4    13.0   12.74  Fri 9 AM                     13.2  Thu Mar 29
582 
WGUS83 KFSD 310206
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota and Iowa...

  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River above Hawarden
  Big Sioux River Near Bruce
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC011-010605-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180330T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Bruce.
* until further notice.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The lower banks on the left side of the 
river overflow. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4454 9696 4454 9687 4446 9686 4432 9685
          4432 9692 4443 9694

$$

SDC011-101-010605-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180402T1400Z/
/BRKS2.1.ER.180330T0620Z.180331T1200Z.180401T1400Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until Monday morning.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 9.9 feet by Saturday March 31.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Flooding begins to affect agricultural 
lands along the right bank of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4432 9692 4432 9685 4421 9675 4414 9661
          4410 9665 4420 9683

$$

SDC099-010605-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180402T1800Z/
/SFLS2.2.ER.180321T2000Z.180325T0500Z.180401T1800Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday April 1.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9679 4370 9672 4361 9674 4360 9674
          4360 9676 4366 9676

$$

IAC149-167-SDC127-010605-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180403T2200Z/
/HWDI4.1.ER.180324T1500Z.180331T0045Z.180403T1600Z.UU/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 23.2 feet Saturday March 31.
* At stages near 23.0 feet...South Dakota Highway 46 begins to flood.


&&
 
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
          4303 9654 4312 9654

$$

IAC149-SDC127-010605-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180404T0400Z/
/AKRI4.2.ER.180329T1430Z.180331T1800Z.180403T0400Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 18.5 feet by Saturday March 31.
* At stages near 19.5 feet...Several farm houses are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-059-010605-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.180328T2305Z.180331T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-010605-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.180321T2200Z.180330T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until further notice.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.4 feet 
  by 7 AM Sunday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-010605-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.180330T0330Z.180401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until further notice.
* At 8PM Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.4 feet by 
  Sunday April 1. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

&& 
Location Flood  Latest Observed  Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage  Stage  Time      Stage   Time      Crest  Time

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    8.18  Fri 9 PM                                    
BRKS2     9.0    9.79  Fri 9 PM   9.9    Sat 7 AM                   
SFLS2    12.0   13.34  Fri 8 PM                    14.6   Sat Mar 24
HWDI4    19.0   23.16  Fri 8 PM                    23.2   Fri Mar 30
AKRI4    16.0   17.84  Fri 8 PM  18.5    Sat 1 PM                   

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.73  Fri 8 PM                                     
SPWI4    10.0   12.04  Fri 8 PM                    12.3   Fri Mar 30
LNNI4    18.0   18.24  Fri 8 PM  18.4    Sun 1 AM
115 
WGUS83 KFSD 311530
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...

  Big Sioux River Near Bruce
  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Big Sioux River above Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC011-011930-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180330T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Bruce.
* until further notice.
* At 04AM Saturday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The lower banks on the left side of the 
  river overflow. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4454 9696 4454 9687 4446 9686 4432 9685
          4432 9692 4443 9694

$$

SDC011-101-011930-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180402T1800Z/
/BRKS2.1.ER.180330T0620Z.180331T1430Z.180401T1800Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday April 01.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...Flooding begins to affect agricultural 
  lands along the right bank of the river. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4432 9692 4432 9685 4421 9675 4414 9661
          4410 9665 4420 9683

$$

SDC099-011930-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180403T0200Z/
/SFLS2.2.ER.180321T2000Z.180325T0500Z.180402T0200Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until Monday evening.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday April 01.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
  Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9679 4370 9672 4361 9674 4360 9674
          4360 9676 4366 9676

$$

IAC149-167-SDC127-011930-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180404T0130Z/
/HWDI4.1.ER.180324T1500Z.180331T0045Z.180403T1930Z.UU/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Tuesday April 03.
* At stages near 23.0 feet...South Dakota Highway 46 begins to flood.


&&
 
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
          4303 9654 4312 9654

$$

IAC149-SDC127-011930-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180404T0800Z/
/AKRI4.2.ER.180329T1430Z.180331T1445Z.180403T0800Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Tuesday April 03.
* At stages near 19.5 feet...Several farm houses are flooded. At 
  stages near 17 feet...about 6500 acres of farm land are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-059-011930-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.180328T2305Z.180331T1015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
  lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-011930-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.180321T2200Z.180330T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.5 feet by 
  Saturday March 31. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas 
  begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-011930-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.180330T0330Z.180401T0600Z.180405T0600Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 18.4 feet by Sunday April 01.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
  flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

&& 
Location Flood  Latest Observed   Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage  Stage  Time       Stage   Time      Crest  Time

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0    8.13   Sat 5 AM                     9.4    Fri Mar 23
BRKS2    9.0    10.10  Sat 10 AM  10.0    Sat 1 PM  10.1   Sat Mar 31
SFLS2    12.0   13.31  Sat 10 AM                    14.6   Sat Mar 24
HWDI4    19.0   22.54  Sat 9 AM                     23.2   Fri Mar 30
AKRI4    16.0   18.40  Sat 10 AM                    18.4   Sat Mar 31

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.85  Sat 9 AM                     13.1   Thu Mar 22
SPWI4    10.0   11.43  Sat 9 AM                     12.3   Fri Mar 30
LNNI4    18.0   18.34  Sat 10 AM                    18.4   Sat Mar 31
737 
WGUS83 KFSD 010146
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota and Iowa...

  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Big Sioux River above Hawarden
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  Big Sioux River Near Bruce
  Little Sioux River Near Milford
  Little Sioux River At Spencer
  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC011-020545-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180330T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Bruce.
* until further notice.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.

$$

SDC011-101-020545-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-180403T1200Z/
/BRKS2.1.ER.180330T0620Z.180401T0045Z.180402T1200Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 7PM Saturday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday April 2.
* At stages near 10.3 feet...473rd Avenue north of the gage begins to
flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4432 9692 4432 9685 4421 9675 4414 9661
          4410 9665 4420 9683

$$

SDC099-020545-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
/SFLS2.2.ER.180321T2000Z.180325T0500Z.180405T0600Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 13.5 feet by Sunday April 1.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4370 9679 4370 9672 4361 9674 4360 9674
          4360 9676 4366 9676

$$

IAC149-167-SDC127-020545-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180404T0200Z/
/HWDI4.1.ER.180324T1500Z.180331T0045Z.180403T2000Z.UU/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River above Hawarden.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 7PM Saturday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Tuesday April 3.
* At stages near 23.0 feet...South Dakota Highway 46 begins to flood.


&&
 
LAT...LON 4331 9663 4331 9651 4314 9641 4303 9647
          4303 9654 4312 9654

$$

IAC149-SDC127-020545-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180404T0300Z/
/AKRI4.2.ER.180329T1430Z.180331T2315Z.180403T0300Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday April 2.
* At stages near 19.5 feet...Several farm houses are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4296 9657 4296 9645 4286 9652 4273 9648
          4273 9669 4277 9667

$$

IAC041-059-020545-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.180328T2305Z.180331T1015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 7PM Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4350 9533 4350 9526 4334 9519 4334 9516
          4328 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-020545-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.180321T2200Z.180330T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Spencer.
* until further notice.
* At 7PM Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.1 feet 
  by 7 AM Monday.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor 
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4315 9518 4315 9512 4315 9505 4299 9503
          4302 9510 4310 9510

$$

IAC021-041-020545-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180406T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.180330T0330Z.180402T0600Z.180405T0600Z.NO/
846 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 8PM Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 18.8 feet by Monday April 02.
* At stages near 18.5 feet...The city park in Sioux Rapids is 
flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4302 9510 4299 9503 4287 9512 4288 9536
          4296 9543 4293 9520

$$

&& 
Location Flood  Latest Observed  Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage  Stage  Time      Stage   Time      Crest  Time

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2     8.0    8.13  Sat 9 AM                                    
BRKS2     9.0   10.21  Sat 8 PM                    10.2   Sat Mar 31
SFLS2    12.0   13.40  Sat 8 PM  13.5    Sun 7 PM                   
HWDI4    19.0   22.03  Sat 8 PM                    23.2   Fri Mar 30
AKRI4    16.0   18.47  Sat 8 PM                    18.5   Sat Mar 31

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   12.79  Sat 7 PM                                     
SPWI4    10.0   11.31  Sat 7 PM                    12.3   Fri Mar 30
LNNI4    18.0   18.44  Sat 8 PM  18.8    Mon 1 AM
009 
WGUS83 KFSD 010401
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1101 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  Big Sioux River Near Bruce
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC011-010431-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-180401T0401Z/
/BRCS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180330T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Big Sioux River Near Bruce.
* At 10PM Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The lower banks on the left side of the 
river overflow. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4454 9696 4454 9687 4446 9686 4432 9685
          4432 9692 4443 9694

$$

&& 
Location Flood  Latest Observed  Recent Observed
         Stage  Stage  Time      Crest  Time

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRCS2    8.0    7.58 Sat 11 PM   9.4  Fri Mar 23

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 30, 6:32 AM CDT, 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 30, 6:32 AM CDT, 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
632 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight)
Issued at 430 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

Strong wave moving through the Northern Plains/Great Lakes troughing
this morning across northern Minnesota. Warm advection ahead of
feature generating a mass of mid clouds across the area, but fairly
dry below making radar returns of little concern. More concentrated
returns near boundary close to the northern border of SD closer to
dynamic tail of wave.  May have to watch to see if any of this
precipitation wanders toward KBKX/KMML toward mid morning, but
likely only a few flurries if it does. The backdoor boundary could
slide as far south as I-90 this afternoon, but rapidly does lose
upper support to the southward drive by afternoon, and will likely
stop short of that goal. Concern is that combination of the slight
stabilization and weaker flow, along with the southward push to some
lower clouds, could restraint temperatures somewhat north,
especially toward the highway 14 corridor, and especially where any
snow cover remains toward KMML.  To the south, other than concerns
with additional clouds as the next upstream wave once again
increases lower to mid level warm advection, should be open to
warming as much as 10 to 15 degrees over yesterday, with southerly
winds becoming fairly brisk by later afternoon toward south central
SD.  Winds do lack westerly component necessary for the maximum
warming potential, even toward south central SD, so highs are
expected to vary from near 40 in southwest MN to mid to upper 50s
Missouri River valley.  As the mid level trough approaches central
SD late day and warm advective focus increases over southeast SD,
would not be shocked to find an isolated rain shower toward
dinnertime, although the drier air down low will again produce a
challenge to more than sprinkles.

Heading into the evening, southerly winds will increase considerably
as low pressure organizes over the western Dakotas. Focus for lift
along the elevated warm front will increase, so expect an organizing
area of showers to develop mainly east of the James River and
progressing eastward with boundary through the evening. Actually is
up to 100 J/kg elevated instability on most model profiles, and
enough depth to almost consider a remote chance for thunder within
showers. Kept coverage mention at scattered during the evening, with
southerly winds maintaining a warm surface and aloft conditions for
only rain. Moving forward through the night, passage of the wave
north of the area overnight will dry out mid-levels as a very strong
cold front plows southward across the area.  Loss of deep forcing
and restriction to more shallow moisture suggests that as sharp
cooling occurs the last several hours of the night, likely will not
have any significant precipitation remaining, but enough for perhaps
a brief threat for very light snow or light freezing rain, but
should maintain a minimal impact.

The main feature with this front will be the gusty northwest winds
which follow, and likely to see 35 to 45 mph gusts for several hours
at any location through the late night and early morning. Looking
fairly likely for a wind advisory at some point. Used higher
MOSGUIDE numbers to give winds a boost, but had to be careful as
solution is a bit quicker than the median.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 430 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

Strong winds will continue on Saturday morning, with the peak of
winds likely to pass by mid to late morning with the main
isallobaric support and start to decreasing gradient aloft. Temps
will likely continue to fall well into the morning as we work to
shed any postfrontal cloudiness, before a nominal recovery in the
yet blustery afternoon. Highs will be mainly in the mid 20s to lower
30s, perhaps some mid 30s toward the lower Missouri valley.

Frigid ridge settles across the area on Saturday night, with just a
bit of leading westerly gradient remaining across southwest MN.
If we don't get at least a half coverage of higher clouds from
system passing to our south later Saturday night, temps under the
ridge axis could be more in line with some upper single digits,
which is right in line with the coldest readings without snowcover
at Sioux Falls in local temperature climatological study. At any
rate, some variation of teens in place at this time. Sunday will be
a day of minor recovery, much less wind, and somewhat filtered
sunshine, especially south of I-90, as Easter snow-making system
slides by south of the area.

Most significant precipitation in the forecast period comes in the
form of a couple of waves moving quickly through the strong flow
along the northern tier early this week. Due to the nature of the
cyclonic zonal pattern, timing of features becomes an issue very
quickly in the model evolution, and see as much as 6-12h difference
in the weak ridging/enhanced troughing cycling around the parent
Canadian upper low.  Confidence in details is therefore remaining
fairly low. It should be comforting that eventually, solutions seem
to get to the same place, just at different pace. However, this
opens up to potentially larger swing in temperatures from day to
day, such as the difference Monday between the much warmer GFS and
the subtly warmer ECMWF.

As far as precipitation, warm advective zone on nose of flattening
flow should produce mainly light snowfall later Sunday night into
early Monday, with temps aloft potentially hinting as a potential
mixed type again.  As trough once again amplifies flow
dropping through the northern Plains Monday night into Tuesday, a
nice frontal band develops as baroclinicity sinks southward, with
rain changing to snow overnight and potentially dropping a couple
inches of snow or a bit more in the process, right now favoring
south of I-90.

Again looking at temperatures on Tuesday that will likely not mix
above freezing, and could easily need a downward adjustment given
any snow accumulation over the prior two days. Still below normal
into late week, and another weak wave in confluent flow could bring
another chance for wintry precipitation Wednesday night into
Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning)
Issued at 628 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

The main concern in the near term are MVFR ceilings likely moving
into KHON this morning, and then clearing out again toward midday.
There are a few guidance reports that show MVFR ceilings making it
all the way down to KFSD later this morning. However that solution
was not followed due to the low level wind direction being out of
the west and southwest toward I 90. A strong cold front will move
through tonight creating very brisk northwest winds. Wind speeds
will average 25 to 40 knots by after 06Z Saturday. Furthermore,
MVFR stratus will likely occur between 06Z and 12Z Saturday at the
KHON and KFSD TAF sites.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
MN...None.
IA...None.
NE...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Chapman
LONG TERM...Chapman
AVIATION...MJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 30, 5:26 AM CDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
526 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-311030-
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
526 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Iowa,
west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska,
central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central
South Dakota, and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Minor flooding is occurring on several local rivers and streams
because of recent rainfall and melting snow.

Winds will shift northwest and increase to a gusty 30 to 45 mph
later tonight behind a cold front. There could also be a little
light rain which ends as a light wintry mix as temperatures
plummet, but impacts from this precipitation are expected to be
very minimal.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Strong northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph can be expected early
Saturday morning, before tapering down to a slightly less windy
afternoon.

Minor river flooding currently occurring on several local rivers
may continue into next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 30, 3:05 PM CDTWind AdvisoryFSDAurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brule, Charles Mix and 18 more22 hr

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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.