Alert archive / Minnesota / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 33, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at Jul 20, 2018, 8:28 PM CDT for Brown County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jul 21, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2018, 8:28 PM CDT (01:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 21, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 23, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 42 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 01:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Cottonwood River (MN) at New Ulm (NWUM5). The gauge peaked at 11.50 ft at Jul 21, 2018, 3:00 PM CDT.
- 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.
510 WGUS43 KMPX 210128 FLWMPX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 828 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a flood warning for the following river in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown 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. && MNC015-220727- /O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0033.180722T0000Z-180723T1800Z/ /NWUM5.1.ER.180722T0000Z.180722T1200Z.180723T0000Z.NO/ 828 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018 The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a * Flood Warning for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * from Saturday evening to Monday afternoon. * At 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue to rise to near 11.2 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday 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 $$ CEO
3 follow-up statements
951 WGUS83 KMPX 211556 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1056 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County .Overview... Runoff from recent heavy rainfall has led to both the Cottonwood and Redwood Rivers to rise above flood stage. No additional rainfall is expected through Sunday, so the rivers will likely begin to fall over the next 24 to 36 hours. && MNC015-222155- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-180724T0400Z/ /NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180722T0600Z.180723T1000Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * until Monday evening. * At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.8 feet by after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ 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.