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River Flood Warning 42, NWS Twin Cities, MN

October 10, 2018Buffalo County, Pepin County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at Oct 10, 2018, 10:07 PM CDT for Buffalo County, Pepin County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Oct 12, 2018, 9:43 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Oct 10, 2018, 10:07 PM CDT (03:07 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 12, 2018, 9:43 AM CDT
Expired: Oct 16, 2018, 1:00 AM CDT
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Buffalo County, WI, Pepin County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:09 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 Chippewa River (WI) at Durand (DURW3). The gauge peaked at 13.64 ft at Oct 13, 2018, 4:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 13 ft
Moderate stage: 15.5 ft
Major stage: 17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05369500, 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.

996 
WGUS43 KMPX 110307
FLWMPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1007 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

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

  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties


.This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 1 to 3
inches over the past 48 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.

&&

WIC011-091-120907-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0042.181012T1525Z-181016T0600Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.181012T1525Z.181013T1800Z.181015T1200Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Friday morning to late Monday night.
* At  9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 14.4 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

Borghoff

8 follow-up statements

835 
WGUS83 KMPX 111515
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1015 AM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties
  
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County 

.Overview...
These river forecasts are based on observed precipitation over the 
past 4 days and little if any precipitation that is expected during 
the next 48 hours. 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.

&&

MNC015-122114-
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/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T0600Z.181013T1630Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Flood Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Saturday night.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood 
  Street west of the river.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-122114-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.181012T0712Z-181016T0430Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.181012T0712Z.181014T0000Z.181015T1030Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Flood Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from late tonight to Monday evening.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by Saturday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-122114-
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/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181016T2200Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Thursday 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 fall slightly today but will begin to 
  rise again on Friday to near 6.7 feet by Sunday evening. The 
  river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 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

$$
Margraf

604 
WGUS83 KMPX 120056
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
756 PM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood 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.

&&

MNC015-130656-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181014T1200Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T0000Z.181013T1800Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Sunday morning.
* At  7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 12.4 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 
  Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood 
  Street west of the river.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-130656-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.181012T1536Z-181016T0900Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.181012T1536Z.181014T0000Z.181015T1500Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Monday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* from Friday morning to late Monday night.
* At  6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 14.3 feet by Saturday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-130656-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-181017T1200Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181016T1800Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Thu Oct 11 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Wednesday morning.
* At  7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.5 feet by 
  Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 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

$$

045 
WGUS83 KMPX 121439
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
939 AM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 
  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.

&&

MNC015-132039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181015T0224Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T1115Z.181014T0824Z.NO/
939 AM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood 
  Street west of the river.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-132039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.181012T1443Z-181016T0800Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.181012T1443Z.181013T1800Z.181015T1400Z.NO/
939 AM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Monday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until late Monday night.
* At 8:45 AM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by later this morning and continue
  to rise to near 14.2 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-132039-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-181016T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181015T0600Z.NO/
939 AM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Monday evening.
* At 8:30 AM Friday 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

120 
WGUS83 KMPX 130032
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
732 PM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota..
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood 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.

&&

MNC015-140631-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181015T0730Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T1115Z.181014T1330Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Fri Oct 12 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 Friday the stage was 12.4 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 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 13.1 feet...Flood waters begin to impact Cottonwood 
  Street west of the river.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-140631-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181016T0000Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181013T1200Z.181015T0600Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Monday evening.
* At  6:45 PM Friday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-140631-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-181016T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181015T0600Z.NO/
732 PM CDT Fri Oct 12 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Monday evening.
* At  6:30 PM Friday the stage was 6.1 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 
  early 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

$$

189 
WGUS83 KMPX 131549
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1049 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 
...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.

&&

MNC015-142148-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181015T0300Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T1115Z.181014T0900Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Sunday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Sunday evening.
* At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-142148-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181015T1800Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181013T1800Z.181015T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow night.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-142148-
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/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181015T0600Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Monday evening.
* At 9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 6.1 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

350 
WGUS83 KMPX 140039
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
739 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 
  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood 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.

&&

MNC015-150638-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181015T1400Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T1115Z.181014T2000Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Monday morning.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 11.6 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...Flood waters begin to impact low lying 
  areas...and some roads along the river.

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

$$

WIC011-091-150638-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181016T0000Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181013T2115Z.181015T0600Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Monday evening.
* At  6:45 PM Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.6 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-150637-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-181016T0600Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181015T1200Z.NO/
739 PM CDT Sat Oct 13 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end late Monday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until late Monday night.
* At  6:30 PM Saturday the stage was 6.1 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 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

$$

503 
WGUS83 KMPX 141438
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
938 AM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...Wisconsin...
 
  Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties 
  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 
precipitation 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.

&&

MNC015-151500-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181015T1500Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T1115Z.181014T2100Z.NO/
938 AM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Monday morning.
* At 9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-151800-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181015T1800Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181013T2115Z.181015T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-152036-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-181016T1500Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181015T2100Z.NO/
938 AM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Tuesday morning...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 8:30 AM Sunday 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 rising to near 6.3 feet by this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  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

$$
CEO

875 
WGUS83 KMPX 150038
FLSMPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
738 PM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...
 
  Chippewa River at Durand affecting Buffalo and Pepin Counties
...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...

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.

&&

MNC015-160000-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-181016T0000Z/
/NWUM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181012T1115Z.181015T0600Z.NO/
738 PM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Monday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cottonwood River at New Ulm.
* until Monday evening.
* At  7:00 PM Sunday the stage was 11.1 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 
  after midnight tonight.
* 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

$$

WIC011-091-150108-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181015T1800Z/
/DURW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.181013T2115Z.181014T2022Z.NO/
738 PM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Chippewa River at Durand.
* At  6:45 PM Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  3:22 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.7 feet by Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...The basements of businesses along the river 
  begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet...River Street in downtown Durand begins to 
  flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4456 9209 4471 9201 4479 9183 4471 9177 4455 9198

$$

MNC127-160638-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-181018T0000Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.181010T1320Z.181011T0715Z.181017T0600Z.NO/
738 PM CDT Sun Oct 14 2018

...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday evening...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At  6:30 PM Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.5 feet by after
  midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday 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

$$

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 Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Oct 10, 6:59 PM CDT, 3 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 10, 6:59 PM CDT, 3 hours 8 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
659 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

The surface low that has brought an early winter storm to the
northern plains and flooding to the upper Mississippi valley
finally departs over Lake Superior this evening. Quiet and drier,
but much cooler weather moves in behind the low to end the week.

This afternoon, the southern half of Minnesota and western
Wisconsin sits firmly in the dry slot of the deepening surface low
centered just east of the Twin Cities metro. Widespread drizzle
and low cloud cover has been persistent in this dry slot this
afternoon, keeping highs in the 40s across most of Minnesota and
northwest Wisconsin. Southeast Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin
have remained in the warm sector of this cyclone and have managed
to warm into the upper 60s under southerly winds and less cloud
cover. As the low begins to occlude, wrap around precipitation on
the back side of the low will become more widespread across the
northern half of Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Very chilly
air for early October moves in tonight on the back side of this
low as well which will result in a rain/snow mix developing later
this evening. Little to no accumulation is expected with this
snow, except perhaps a slushy dusting on grassy surfaces around
Alexandria where temperatures will be cold enough for a period of
only snow to fall.

Wrap-around precipitation should be out of the
area by sunrise tomorrow, but plenty of moisture trapped below the
inversion at 850 mb should keep widespread cloud cover in place
for most of tomorrow. Thursday will be more typical of late-
November with brisk northwest winds and widespread cloud cover
keeping temperatures from rising out of the 30s in most areas.
Gusty northwest winds will make these temperatures feel extra
brisk with parts of northwest and west-central Minnesota waking up
to wind chills in the teens and not warming much above the low
20s during the afternoon. Fear not however, for skies will begin
to clear out late Thursday afternoon as high pressure builds at
the surface. This may result in our first peaks at the Sun since
last week, although Friday looks to be a much sunnier day.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

Fairly active northwest flow pattern continues through the long
term period. This will bring a series of cold fronts across the
area along with some small chance for precipitation.

Initially, we have high pressure moving across the area Thursday
night into Friday. Cold temepratures and light winds should
provide a hard freeze for the entire CWA during this period.
Lower clouds should exit to the east in the evening with perhaps
some mid/high level clouds affecting the region as an upper trough
moves through.

The next cold front/upper trough moves into the area Saturday
with a little warmer air trying to work out ahead of the system.
We may see some sunshine early in the day, but the cold front
sweeps through during the day ushering in colder air and a small
chance of a rain/snow mix across the northern CWA then. Blustery
and cold conditions will prevail through the weekend.

The long term deterministic models diverge some on the amplitude
of the next trough for Tuesday/Wednesday period. The GFS is colder
and does provide another chance for a rain/snow mix. Temperatures
through the period look to range some 10 degrees below normal.
However, both models begin to show some moderation late next week
as the eastern CONUS trough translates east allowing some western
CONUS ridging to move farther east into the high plains.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday evening)
Issued at 659 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

IFR conditions will continue this evening with drizzle across
most of the area, and snow across western MN. May see some LIFR
conditions briefly this evening near AXN due to visibility. Cigs
and visibilities will improve late tonight as the low finally
pulls away to the northeast and drier air begins to move in.

KMSP...Mostly IFR through 08Z, then we should begin to turn the
corner with gradually improving conditions thereafter.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
Fri...VFR. Wind W 10G15 kts.
Sat...VFR. Wind SW at 15G20 kts, bcmg W.
Sun...VFR. Wind NW at 10G15 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...ETA
LONG TERM...DWE
AVIATION...Borghoff

Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 10, 12:21 PM CDT, 9 hours 46 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1221 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

MNZ041>045-047>064-066-068>070-076>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-
023>028-111730-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-McLeod-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-
Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
1221 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southeast Minnesota...west central Minnesota...northwest
Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Recent heavy rainfall could lead to an increased threat for river
and lowland flooding later this week, especially in west central
Wisconsin along the Chippewa River.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

MNZ065-067-073>075-111730-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
1221 PM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...south central Minnesota and southwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Recent heavy rainfall has caused the Redwood River to reach minor
flood stage and is forecast to remain high through early next
week. The Cottonwood River is expected to rise to minor flood
stage by Tuesday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

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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.