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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Aberdeen, SD

March 27, 2019Codington County, South Dakota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 27, 2019, 7:38 AM CDT for Codington County, South Dakota. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 27, 2019, 7:38 AM CDT (12:38 UTC)
Expired: Mar 29, 2019, 1:16 AM CDT
In force: 42 hr
Issued by: NWS Aberdeen, SD
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Codington County, SD

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:40 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 Willow Creek near Watertown (WWCS2). The gauge peaked at 12.02 ft at Mar 27, 2019, 11:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 9 ft
Minor stage: 10 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06479515, 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.

248 
WGUS43 KABR 271238
FLWABR
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
738 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

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

  Willow Creek Near Watertown 

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the Rivers and Lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Thursday morning.

&&

SDC029-281638-
/O.NEW.KABR.FL.W.0021.190327T1238Z-000000T0000Z/
/WWCS2.1.SM.190327T0957Z.190327T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
738 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Willow Creek Near Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&



LAT...LON 4494 9703 4491 9697 4488 9705 4490 9709
          4494 9706


$$

4 follow-up statements

265 
WGUS83 KABR 271518
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  Big Sioux River Above Watertown
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...
  Big Sioux River Near Florence
  Big Sioux River AT Watertown
  Big Sioux River At Watertown - Broadway Avenue
  Big Sioux River Below Watertown
  Big Sioux River Near Castlewood
  Mud Creek Near Rauville
  South Branch Mud Creek Near Rauville
  Willow Creek Near Watertown

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the Rivers and Lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Thursday.

&&

SDC051-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLOS2.2.SM.190323T1637Z.190325T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Florence.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At 8.5 feet...The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile 
  east and 1 1/2 mile north of the gauge.

&&



LAT...LON 4526 9722 4526 9712 4512 9715 4512 9720


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190329T1800Z/
/WTRS2.1.SM.190324T0210Z.190328T0600Z.190329T1200Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Above Watertown.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 10.8 feet by after midnight.
* At 11.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and crop land are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4512 9720 4512 9715 4498 9713 4497 9717


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WBSS2.2.SM.190323T2258Z.190328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River AT Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  9:31 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.6 feet by 
  after midnight. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* At 10.5 feet...Sioux Conifer road begins flooding.

&&



LAT...LON 4498 9713 4492 9712 4492 9715 4497 9717


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190405T0600Z/
/WBWS2.1.SM.190327T1428Z.190328T0600Z.190405T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Watertown - Broadway Avenue.
* until Friday April 05.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* At 11.0 feet...The right bank downstream of the gauge is 
  overtopped.

&&



LAT...LON 4492 9712 4487 9703 4485 9711 4492 9715


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSWS2.3.SM.190322T1352Z.190325T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Below Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* At 12.0 feet...The water reaches the bottom of the bridge near 
  Appleby and at the southeast corner of Watertown.

&&



LAT...LON 4487 9703 4480 9703 4480 9709 4485 9711


$$

SDC057-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CSWS2.2.SM.000000T0000Z.190325T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Castlewood.
* until further notice.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by 
  after midnight. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* At 12.9 feet...The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the 
  gauge.

&&



LAT...LON 4480 9703 4464 9695 4460 9700 4469 9706
          4480 9709


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAUS2.1.SM.190322T2101Z.190324T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mud Creek Near Rauville.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.


&&



LAT...LON 4503 9706 4498 9709 4497 9713 4500 9713
          4504 9711


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RVLS2.1.SM.190327T0045Z.190327T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Branch Mud Creek Near Rauville.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage Tuesday 
  evening.


&&



LAT...LON 4497 9706 4494 9707 4494 9712 4497 9713


$$

SDC029-281918-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WWCS2.1.SM.190327T0957Z.190327T1330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek Near Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage early this 
  morning.


&&



LAT...LON 4494 9703 4491 9697 4488 9705 4490 9709
          4494 9706


$$

284 
WGUS83 KABR 280701
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
201 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  Mud Creek near Rauville
  South Branch Mud Creek near Rauville
  Willow Creek near Watertown

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the Rivers and Lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued later today.

&&

SDC029-291101-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAUS2.1.SM.190322T2101Z.190324T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
201 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mud Creek near Rauville.
* Until further notice.
* At 1:31 AM Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.


&&



LAT...LON 4503 9706 4498 9709 4497 9713 4500 9713
          4504 9711


$$

SDC029-291101-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RVLS2.1.SM.190327T0045Z.190327T2316Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
201 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Branch Mud Creek near Rauville.
* Until further notice.
* At 1:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.


&&



LAT...LON 4497 9706 4494 9707 4494 9712 4497 9713


$$

SDC029-291101-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WWCS2.1.SM.190327T0957Z.190328T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
201 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek near Watertown.
* Until further notice.
* At 1:00 AM Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage early yesterday.


&&



LAT...LON 4494 9703 4491 9697 4488 9705 4490 9709
          4494 9706


$$

895 
WGUS83 KABR 281446
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...

  Big Sioux River Above Watertown
  Big Sioux River At Watertown - Broadway Avenue
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...
  Big Sioux River Near Florence
  Big Sioux River Above Lake Kampeska
  Big Sioux River AT Watertown
  Big Sioux River Below Watertown
  Big Sioux River Near Castlewood
  Mud Creek Near Rauville
  Willow Creek Near Watertown

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the Rivers and Lakes link.

The next scheduled statement will be issued Friday

&&

SDC051-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FLOS2.2.SM.190323T1637Z.190328T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Florence.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* At 8.5 feet...The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile 
  east and 1 1/2 mile north of the gauge.

&&



LAT...LON 4526 9722 4526 9712 4512 9715 4512 9720


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190329T2230Z/
/WTRS2.2.SM.190324T0210Z.190328T1100Z.190329T1630Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Above Watertown.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday late morning.
* At 11.5 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and crop land are 
  flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4512 9720 4512 9715 4498 9713 4497 9717


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KAMS2.1.SM.190327T2130Z.190328T1415Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Above Lake Kampeska.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage Wednesday
  afternoon.


&&



LAT...LON 4497 9717 4493 9715 4493 9717 4495 9718
          4495 9721 4497 9721


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WBSS2.2.SM.190323T2258Z.190329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River AT Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.2 feet by 
  after late Thursday night. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* At 10.5 feet...Sioux Conifer road begins flooding.

&&



LAT...LON 4498 9713 4492 9712 4492 9715 4497 9717


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.EXT.KABR.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190406T0000Z/
/WBWS2.1.SM.190327T1428Z.190329T0600Z.190405T1800Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Watertown - Broadway Avenue.
* until Friday April 05.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 12.2 feet after late Thursday night.
* At 11.0 feet...The right bank downstream of the gauge is 
  overtopped.

&&



LAT...LON 4492 9712 4487 9703 4485 9711 4492 9715


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSWS2.3.SM.190322T1352Z.190325T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Below Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  8:45 AM Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* At 12.0 feet...The water reaches the bottom of the bridge near 
  Appleby and at the southeast corner of Watertown.

&&



LAT...LON 4487 9703 4480 9703 4480 9709 4485 9711


$$

SDC057-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CSWS2.2.SM.000000T0000Z.190325T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Castlewood.
* until further notice.
* At  8:45 AM Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.7 feet by Thursday
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At 11.7 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other 
  agricultural land will be flooded.

&&



LAT...LON 4480 9703 4464 9695 4460 9700 4469 9706
          4480 9709


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RAUS2.1.SM.190322T2101Z.190324T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Mud Creek Near Rauville.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.


&&



LAT...LON 4503 9706 4498 9709 4497 9713 4500 9713
          4504 9711


$$

SDC029-291845-
/O.CON.KABR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WWCS2.1.SM.190327T0957Z.190328T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Willow Creek Near Watertown.
* until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&



LAT...LON 4494 9703 4491 9697 4488 9705 4490 9709
          4494 9706


$$

822 
WGUS83 KABR 290616
FLSABR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
116 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2019

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

  Willow Creek near Watertown

.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect 
the forecasts. 
 
Willow Creek near Watertown fell below flood stage on Thursday, and 
remains about 1 foot below flood stage. Additional river rises are 
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive 
across a flooded road. Turn around don't drown!

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your favorite local media.

For additional information...check out our web site at 
www.weather.gov/abr...then left click on the Rivers and Lakes link.

&&

SDC029-290646-
/O.CAN.KABR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190329T0616Z/
/WWCS2.1.SM.190327T0957Z.190328T0400Z.190328T1633Z.NR/
116 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Willow Creek Near Watertown.
* At 12:16 AM Friday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

&&



LAT...LON 4494 9703 4491 9697 4488 9705 4490 9709
          4494 9706


$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 26, 9:49 PM CDT	Dense Fog Advisory	ABR	Brown, Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, Faulk and 6 more	12 hr
Mar 26, 11:39 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ABR	Codington	40 hr
Mar 27, 11:09 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ABR	Stanley	35 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.