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River Flood Warning 32, NWS Twin Cities, MN

July 20, 2018Redwood County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at Jul 20, 2018, 3:09 AM CDT for Redwood County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jul 20, 2018, 9:41 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2018, 3:09 AM CDT (08:09 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 20, 2018, 9:41 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 24, 2018, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Redwood County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:11 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 Redwood River at Redwood Falls (RWDM5). The gauge peaked at 6.72 ft at Jul 20, 2018, 2:00 PM CDT.

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Action stage
5 ft
Minor stage
6 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 05316500, 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.

642 
WGUS43 KMPX 200809
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
309 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

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

  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County


.This river forecast is based on preciptation over the past 24 hours
and forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours. Additional 
rainfall 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.

&&

MNC127-211409-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0032.180721T0000Z-180724T1200Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.180721T0000Z.180721T1800Z.180723T1800Z.NO/
309 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* from this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At  2:30 AM Friday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 6.3 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
5 follow-up statements
616 
WGUS83 KMPX 201443
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
943 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 

.Overview...
This river forecast is based on preciptation over the past 24 hours
and forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours. Additional 
rainfall 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.

&&

MNC127-212042-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0032.180720T1441Z-180725T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.180720T0741Z.180721T1200Z.180724T0600Z.NO/
943 AM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

...Flood Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* from this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At  8:30 AM Friday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.9 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage  
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
Margraf
966 
WGUS83 KMPX 210138
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
838 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following river in 
Minnesota..
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 

.Overview...
This river forecast is based on preciptation over the past 24 hours
and forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours. Additional 
rainfall 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.

&&

MNC127-220737-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.180720T0741Z.180722T0000Z.180724T0600Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.9 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
CEO
951 
WGUS83 KMPX 211556
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1056 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 

.Overview...

Runoff from recent heavy rainfall has led to both the Cottonwood 
and Redwood Rivers to rise above flood stage. No additional
rainfall is expected through Sunday, so the rivers will likely
begin to fall over the next 24 to 36 hours. 

&&

MNC015-222155-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180724T0400Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180722T0600Z.180723T1000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Monday evening.
* At 10:00 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 rising to near 11.8 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Monday 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

$$

MNC127-222155-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-180724T1200Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.180720T0741Z.180721T0830Z.180723T1800Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 10:30 AM Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
444 
WGUS83 KMPX 220051
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
751 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 

.Overview...
This river forecast is based on preciptation over the past 24 hours
and forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours. Additional 
rainfall 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.

&&

MNC015-230650-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180723T0900Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180721T2015Z.180722T1500Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Sunday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until late Sunday night.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow 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

$$

MNC127-230650-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-180724T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.180720T0741Z.180721T0830Z.180723T0600Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Monday evening.
* At  6:30 PM Saturday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$
CEO
749 
WGUS83 KMPX 221540
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1040 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County

&&

MNC015-221610-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180723T0900Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180721T2015Z.180722T1235Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 7:35 AM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.1 feet by tomorrow
  morning.

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

$$

MNC127-221610-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-180724T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.180720T0741Z.180721T0830Z.180722T1330Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 8:30 AM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.8 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4458 9514 4453 9505 4444 9539 4451 9546

$$

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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.