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River Flood Warning 84, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Oct 20, 2019, 11:29 AM CDT for Polk County, Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 24, 2019, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 20, 2019, 11:29 AM CDT (16:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 24, 2019, 3:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2019, 4:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Polk County, MN
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Red Lake River at Crookston (CRKM5). The gauge peaked at 12.15 ft at Oct 19, 2019, 11:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05079000, 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.
484 WGUS43 KFGF 201629 FLWFGF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1129 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 ...The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a flood warning (new) for these river locations in Minnesota... new flooding is forecast to occur at... * Crookston...on the Red Lake River...in Polk County. ...The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a flood warning (continuation) for these river locations in North Dakota... * Enderlin...on the Maple River...in Cass and Ransom Counties. ...The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a flood WARNING (extension) FOR these river locations in North Dakota... * Valley City...on the Sheyenne River...in Barnes County. * Hillsboro...on the Goose River...in Traill County. .Another storm system will impact eastern North Dakota and the northwest quarter of Minnesota late this afternoon through Tuesday morning. This system is expected to bring a widespread rainfall to the area, with amounts ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 inches. This will fall on top of saturated ground, causing additional runoff into the area river system. *** A follow-up flood statement with more detailed flooding information will be issued shortly. *** PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. If necessary, move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC119-201729- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0084.191024T0800Z-191027T2100Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.191024T0800Z.191025T0000Z.191026T1500Z.NO/ 1129 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a new Flood Warning for... * ...Crookston...on the Red Lake River * from late Wednesday night to Sunday October 27. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 15.0 feet. * For the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 15.5 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below Flood Stage by late Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4794 9701 4785 9649 4785 9623 4771 9653 4779 9694 $$ NDC003-201729- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0081.191021T1424Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.ER.191021T1424Z.191027T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1129 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 ...forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Valley City...on the Sheyenne River. * from Monday morning until further notice. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 14.7 feet. * Major Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. * For the next 7 days...Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by late Monday morning and continue to rise to near 17.9 feet by Saturday evening. && LAT...LON 4658 9782 4661 9802 4704 9818 4700 9797 $$ NDC017-073-201729- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.191021T1948Z.191023T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1129 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 ...forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Enderlin...on the Maple River. * At 11:00 AM Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet. * Moderate Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. * For the next 7 days...Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Monday early afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Tuesday evening. && LAT...LON 4669 9768 4679 9732 4670 9722 4658 9760 $$ NDC097-201729- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-191027T1320Z/ /HGRN8.2.ER.191015T0442Z.191023T1800Z.191026T0720Z.NO/ 1129 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 ...forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hillsboro...on the Goose River. * At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 10.7 feet. * Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and for the next 7 days...Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. The river will fall below Flood Stage early Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4749 9687 4739 9686 4736 9717 4748 9747 4759 9747 $$
2 follow-up statements
148 WGUS83 KFGF 201642 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 ...The flood warning has been extended for these river locations in North Dakota... * Abercrombie...on the Wild Rice River (ND)...in Richland County * Lisbon...on the Sheyenne River...in Ransom County * Mapleton...on the Maple River...in Cass County ...The flood warning continues for these river locations in Minnesota...North Dakota... * Fargo...on the Red River ...in Clay and Cass Counties * Halstad...on the Red River ...in Norman and Traill Counties * East Grand Forks...on the Red River ...in Polk and Grand Forks Counties * Oslo...on the Red River ...in Marshall...Polk...Grand Forks and Walsh Counties * Drayton...on the Red River ...in Kittson...Marshall...Pembina and Walsh Counties * Pembina...on the Red River ...in Kittson and Pembina Counties * Dilworth...on the Buffalo River ...in Clay County * Hendrum...on the Wild Rice River (MN) ...in Norman County * Crookston...on the Red Lake River ...in Polk County * Alvarado...on the Snake River ...in Marshall County * Hallock...on the Two Rivers River ...in Kittson County * Valley City...on the Sheyenne River ...in Barnes County * Kindred...on the Sheyenne River ...in Cass and Richland Counties * West Fargo Diversion...on the Sheyenne River ...in Cass County * Harwood...on the Sheyenne River ...in Cass County * Enderlin...on the Maple River ...in Cass and Ransom Counties * Hillsboro...on the Goose River ...in Traill County .Another storm system will impact eastern North Dakota and the northwest quarter of Minnesota late this afternoon through Tuesday morning. This system is expected to bring a widespread rainfall to the area, with amounts ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 inches. This will fall on top of saturated ground, causing additional runoff into the area river system. This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, they may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. If necessary, move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC027-NDC017-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FGON8.1.ER.191007T1600Z.191026T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Fargo...on the Red River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 19.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Minor Flood Stage is 18.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 22.0 feet sometime early Saturday morning then begin falling. * Impact Statement(s) - At 22.0 feet, North Broadway bridge is closed (Fargo/Moorhead). && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red River Fargo 19.2 19.4 20.2 21.0 21.7 22.0 21.8 && LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683 4715 9673 $$ MNC107-NDC097-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HILN8.1.RS.191013T1000Z.191017T0645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Halstad...on the Red River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 26.8 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Minor Flood Stage is 26.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 26.9 feet by Saturday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * Impact Statement(s) - At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red River Halstad 26.0 25.9 26.1 26.4 26.6 26.8 26.9 && LAT...LON 4767 9698 4767 9673 4715 9673 4724 9695 $$ MNC119-NDC035-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EGFM5.2.RS.191005T2145Z.191016T2045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...East Grand Forks...on the Red River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * Minor Flood Stage is 28.0 feet. * The river is forecast to crest at 39.9 on Friday evening during this 7-day period. * Impact Statement(s) - At 40.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Extensive flooding along the greenway. (Grand Forks) Point Bridge closes due to water on approach and Eagles Point Trail Head/Park closes. (East Grand Forks) && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red River East Grand Forks 38.8 38.3 38.6 39.1 39.7 39.9 39.7 && LAT...LON 4767 9699 4810 9719 4807 9698 4768 9674 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OSLM5.3.SM.191005T1110Z.191017T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Oslo...on the Red River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 36.4 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Major flooding is forecast. * Major Flood Stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 36.4 feet by Sunday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * Impact Statement(s) - At 36.5 feet, ND State Highway 54 has water over the road. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red River Oslo 36.3 36.1 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.3 && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DRTN8.2.SM.191010T0436Z.191023T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Drayton...on the Red River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 39.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days... Moderate flooding is forecast. * Moderate Flood Stage is 38.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 40.0 feet sometime Wednesday early afternoon then begin falling. * Impact Statement(s) - At 39.0 feet, Rural road damages start. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red River Drayton 39.4 39.7 39.9 40.0 40.0 40.0 39.9 && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PBNN8.2.ER.191013T1252Z.191027T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Pembina...on the Red River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 44.2 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days... Moderate flooding is forecast. * Moderate Flood Stage is 44.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 46.5 feet sometime early Sunday morning then begin falling. * Impact Statement(s) - At 46.0 feet, General rural flooding. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red River Pembina 44.6 45.0 45.4 45.8 46.1 46.3 46.5 && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ MNC027-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /DILM5.1.RS.191015T0845Z.191020T0515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Dilworth...on the Buffalo River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 14.8 feet by Sunday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * Impact Statement(s) - At 14.9 feet, Bottom of steel bridge causes upstream road to flood. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Buffalo River Dilworth 14.6 14.3 14.2 13.9 13.7 13.9 14.5 && LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681 4715 9682 $$ MNC107-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HNDM5.1.ER.191012T1950Z.191016T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hendrum...on the Wild Rice River (MN). * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 20.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Minor flooding is forecast. * Minor Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 22.5 feet sometime Saturday mid-morning then begin falling. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Wild Rice River (MN) Hendrum 19.2 19.3 20.7 21.7 22.2 22.5 22.4 && LAT...LON 4732 9656 4722 9653 4715 9673 4724 9684 4734 9683 $$ MNC119-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0084.191024T0800Z-191027T2100Z/ /CRKM5.1.ER.191024T0800Z.191025T0000Z.191026T1500Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Crookston...on the Red Lake River. * from late Wednesday night to Sunday October 27...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 15.5 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below Flood Stage by late Saturday morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 16.0 feet, Public Works begins 24 hour monitoring of pumps, gates, and valves. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Red Lake River Crookston 11.3 11.4 13.5 15.2 15.5 15.1 14.3 && LAT...LON 4794 9701 4785 9649 4785 9623 4771 9653 4779 9694 $$ MNC089-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-191027T2100Z/ /ALVM5.2.ER.191006T0945Z.191015T0445Z.191026T1500Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Alvarado...on the Snake River. * until Sunday October 27...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 104.8 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 106.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Wednesday evening and continue to rise to near 107.0 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below Flood Stage by late Saturday morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 108.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage and overland sheet flooding of local agricultural land. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Snake River Alvarado 104.2 104.3 105.2 106.7 106.9 106.1 105.1 && LAT...LON 4817 9679 4814 9702 4831 9712 4846 9713 $$ MNC069-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLLM5.2.ER.190930T2345Z.191016T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hallock...on the Two Rivers River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:00 AM Sunday the stage was 806.4 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days... Moderate flooding is forecast. * Moderate Flood Stage is 806.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to a stage of 805.6 feet by Monday mid-morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 806.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Storm sewers start backing up. Storm sewer valve at T.H. 175 Bridge closed. Lift Pump inspected. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Two Rivers River Hallock 805.6 805.0 804.7 804.0 804.0 804.3 804.6 && LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719 $$ NDC077-211641- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0080.191022T1400Z-000000T0000Z/ /ABRN8.2.ER.191022T1400Z.191024T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Abercrombie...on the Wild Rice River (ND). * from Tuesday morning until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 7.4 feet. * Moderate Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by late Tuesday morning and continue to rise to near 13.0 feet by Thursday early afternoon. * Impact Statement(s) - At 12.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD. City begins to mobilize. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Wild Rice River (ND) Abercrombie 7.5 9.8 11.6 12.9 12.9 12.5 12.0 && LAT...LON 4663 9696 4663 9679 4612 9664 4611 9712 $$ NDC003-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0081.191021T1424Z-000000T0000Z/ /VCRN8.3.ER.191021T1424Z.191027T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Valley City...on the Sheyenne River. * from Monday morning until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 14.7 feet. * Major Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by late Monday morning and continue to rise to near 17.9 feet by Saturday evening. * Impact Statement(s) - At 18.0 feet, Actions are taken to protect electrical distribution equipment. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Sheyenne River Valley City 14.8 16.5 16.6 16.9 17.5 17.8 17.9 && LAT...LON 4658 9782 4661 9802 4704 9818 4700 9797 $$ NDC073-211641- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0082.191021T1630Z-000000T0000Z/ /LBNN8.1.ER.191021T1630Z.191027T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Lisbon...on the Sheyenne River. * from Monday morning until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by late Monday morning and continue to rise to near 16.6 feet by Wednesday mid-morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 17.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Sheyenne River Lisbon 14.7 16.2 16.6 16.4 16.2 16.3 16.8 && LAT...LON 4655 9761 4659 9729 4645 9731 4639 9787 4661 9802 $$ NDC017-077-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /KNDN8.2.SM.191013T1215Z.191024T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Kindred...on the Sheyenne River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:00 AM Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Moderate flooding is forecast. * Moderate Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 20.4 feet sometime Thursday early afternoon then begin falling. * Impact Statement(s) - At 20.5 feet, MAJOR FLOOD. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Sheyenne River Kindred 18.5 19.6 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.4 20.4 && LAT...LON 4672 9701 4663 9688 4645 9731 4659 9729 $$ NDC017-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WFON8.3.RS.191011T1152Z.191027T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...West Fargo Diversion...on the Sheyenne River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Major flooding is forecast. * Major Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 23.2 feet by early Sunday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Sheyenne River West Fargo Diver 19.3 20.3 21.1 21.9 22.6 23.0 23.2 && LAT...LON 4692 9699 4693 9686 4663 9689 4667 9702 $$ NDC017-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HWDN8.2.ER.191011T1503Z.191025T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Harwood...on the Sheyenne River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 85.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Moderate flooding is forecast. * Moderate Flood Stage is 86.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 90.8 feet sometime Friday early afternoon then begin falling. * Impact Statement(s) - At 91.0 feet, MAJOR FLOOD. BNSF railroad line may need to be closed. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Sheyenne River Harwood 84.7 86.2 88.2 89.8 90.7 90.8 90.6 && LAT...LON 4709 9683 4697 9683 4693 9686 4692 9699 4701 9698 $$ NDC017-073-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0079.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ENDN8.2.RS.191021T1948Z.191023T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Enderlin...on the Maple River. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:00 AM Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet. * Moderate Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Monday early afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Tuesday evening. * Impact Statement(s) - At 12.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD. Little Moorhead section of town begins to flood. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Maple River Enderlin 8.8 11.9 12.5 12.3 11.9 10.9 9.8 && LAT...LON 4669 9768 4679 9732 4670 9722 4658 9760 $$ NDC017-211641- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0083.191022T0430Z-000000T0000Z/ /MPLN8.1.ER.191022T0430Z.191024T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Mapleton...on the Maple River. * from Monday evening until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet. * Minor Flood Stage is 18.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above Flood Stage by Monday night and continue to rise to near 20.4 feet by Thursday mid-morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 20.0 feet, Flooding begins on high ground near gage. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Maple River Mapleton 15.8 18.8 20.0 20.4 20.3 19.8 18.8 && LAT...LON 4700 9698 4690 9691 4670 9722 4679 9732 4694 9710 $$ NDC097-211641- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0078.000000T0000Z-191027T1320Z/ /HGRN8.2.ER.191015T0442Z.191023T1800Z.191026T0720Z.NO/ 1142 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 The Flood Warning continues for... * ...Hillsboro...on the Goose River. * until Sunday October 27...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 10.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and during the next 7 days...Moderate flooding is forecast. * Moderate Flood Stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will rise to a crest near 13.5 feet sometime Wednesday early afternoon. The river will fall below Flood Stage early Saturday morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 14.0 feet, Residential area north of Hillsboro starts to flood. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (month/day) 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 Goose River Hillsboro 10.3 11.8 13.4 13.4 12.4 9.3 6.6 && LAT...LON 4749 9687 4739 9686 4736 9717 4748 9747 4759 9747 $$
463 WGUS83 KFGF 211539 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1039 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019 ...The flood warning is now cancelled for these river locations in Minnesota... * Crookston...on the Red Lake River...in Polk County * Alvarado...on the Snake River...in Marshall County . This forecast is for a 7-day period...the highest stage indicated may not reflect the crest for this event. Forecasts are updated daily and stage values will change as new weather and river information is used. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, they may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...turn around, don't drown... - Don't travel through flooded areas! - Persons in the warned area need to take steps to protect life and property. If necessary, move to a higher and safer location. - Persons living in the Red River Basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. For more information...go to the AHPS/River section on our web page at: www.weather.gov/grandforks && MNC119-211609- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-191027T2100Z/ /CRKM5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1039 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for... * ...Crookston...on the Red Lake River. * At 9:45 AM Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Forecast...the river will crest below Flood Stage at 13.5 feet Friday mid-morning. * Impact Statement(s) - At 15.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon (month/day) 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28 Red Lake River Crookston 11.1 11.8 13.0 13.5 13.4 13.0 12.3 && LAT...LON 4794 9701 4785 9649 4785 9623 4771 9653 4779 9694 $$ MNC089-211609- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-191027T2100Z/ /ALVM5.2.ER.191006T0945Z.191015T0445Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1039 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for... * ...Alvarado...on the Snake River. * At 9:30 AM Monday the stage was 104.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will crest below Flood Stage at 104.5 feet Thursday evening. * Impact Statement(s) - At 105.0 feet, Forecast Service Stage. && Daily 7am CDT/6am CST forecast stage in feet: Date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon (month/day) 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28 Snake River Alvarado 103.8 103.9 104.3 104.5 104.4 104.0 103.7 && LAT...LON 4817 9679 4814 9702 4831 9712 4846 9713 $$
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 Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Oct 20, 10:06 AM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 20, 10:06 AM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1006 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 .UPDATE... Issued at 1006 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 Latest radar data shows echoes through much of SD and south central ND this morning, which will gradually progress into the region this afternoon. Observed and model forecast soundings indicate that broad synoptic lift will likely require support from mid level Fgen to overcome a stout low to mid level layer of dry air before rain is able to reach the ground this afternoon and evening. This thinking seems to be in agreement with the latest runs of high resolution models so delayed the start time of rain chances back a few hours across the region to account for this. UPDATE Issued at 635 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 Forecast for today is on track. System continues to organize across the Wyoming/South Dakota/Nebraska region. Latest observations and incoming guidance arriving as expected. && .SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday) Issued at 300 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 Main concern this period will be rainfall and wind speeds with the system expected to affect the region. At 08z, water vapor imagery indicated circulation (upper level low) over Wyoming with surface analysis indicating an associated surface low developing. All guidance is in agreement indicating this system to track due east into Monday, and then into the northern Great Lakes by Tuesday morning. This track is a trend slightly south and east from previous expectations. The end result is that the potential for 2+ inch rainfall and 50+ knot wind gusts has greatly diminished. Main rain chances will come from synoptic lift associated with mid-level warm air advection. Deformation zone precipitation should be mainly east of the region. Total rainfall totals will be limited by lack of instability and somewhat limited moisture (PWATS ~0.5 inch). Taking into account ensemble guidance and expected forcing mechanisms along with the environment, anticipate most areas will receive 0.5 to 1.0 inch of rainfall by Tuesday morning. Guidance indicates an area of enhanced mid-level Fgen developing by this afternoon across northwest South Dakota into east central North Dakota. This mesoscale forcing weakens by Monday morning. Some areas within this region should receive higher rainfall totals, although the coverage will be limited (to where any organized banding sets up). With the current expected track of this system, wind potential is more limited, although still thinking at least near advisory criteria for a portion of the region on Monday. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Saturday) Issued at 300 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 A return to cooler, just below seasonal temperatures is expected for the mid to late week period with chances for light rain Wednesday and next weekend. Tuesday through Wednesday... Scattered rain showers are possible through the day Tuesday across northern Minnesota as the Sunday/Monday low lingers across the northern Great Lakes region. Strong pressure gradient winds developing over the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota will allow gusty winds to linger into the day Tuesday. Colder air filtering into the region will help cool temperatures to just below seasonal averages with highs in the low to mid 40s. Heading into Tuesday night and Wednesday, a weak upper level shortwave is forecast to propagate southeastward from western Canada into the northern Plains within the mean northwesterly flow regime. As this occurs, scattered rain showers developing along a low to mid level baroclinic zone are expected to overspread western to south central ND. While the better rain chances will remain to the west of the region, a few showers can't be ruled out for the southern Red River Valley between Fargo and Jamestown. Otherwise, most locations will remain dry for Wednesday. Thursday through Friday... Upper level ridging and surface high pressure will help keep the region dry for Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will remain below seasonal normals for Thursday with highs in the low 40s before warming up to the upper 40s by Friday afternoon. Saturday... Ensemble guidance has come into somewhat better agreement about the timing and evolution of the upper level pattern for the end of the week/start of next weekend with upper level ridging giving way to an approaching Canadian low and cold front during the Saturday period. Although considerable model spread in the exact timing of this wave/cold front exists, the general idea is that next weekend will see the passage of a cold front that will bring precipitation chances to the region. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday morning) Issued at 635 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 CIGS will slowly lower though the period, reaching MVFR at some point tonight. Rain will overtake all TAF sites at some point this evening or overnight. Winds will remain relatively light, but start increasing by Monday morning. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 311 PM CDT Sat Oct 19 2019 Minor to moderate flooding continues across much of the Red River and some tributaries, with the exception of Oslo remaining in major flood. River levels have receded a bit at most locations due to recent dry weather. A widespread rain event is possible Sunday through Monday, but confidence is still low regarding where and how much rain is expected with this system. The latest river forecasts do now account for precipitation expected through Tuesday. Inclusion of the impending widespread rain (half inch to one inch) in the river forecast model yields significant rises to the Sheyenne, Maple, and Wild Rice (ND) rivers in southeast ND early this week. This results in mainly minor to moderate flooding along these basins with the West Fargo diversion reaching major flooding. Still have notable uncertainty in these forecasts since the rain has not begun, some sites may have small breakouts to overland flow, and some sites may be affected by backwater influence downstream (from mainstem Red). Elsewhere along the mainstem Red River and its tributaries, the main impact will be prolonged high river levels and perhaps additional crests (mainly in minor to moderate flooding). && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...None. MN...None. && UPDATE...BP SHORT TERM...TG LONG TERM...TG/AM AVIATION...TG HYDROLOGY...BP
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 20, 3:42 AM CDT, 7 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 342 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-211300- West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods- West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake- East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier- Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh County- 342 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Widespread rainfall will move into much of the region by this afternoon and continue through tonight. Widespread riverine flooding continues along the Red River and its tributaries. Refer to the latest flood warnings and statements for detailed information on specific locations. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Widespread rainfall will continue on Monday. Most areas will receive 0.5 to 1.0 inch of rainfall, with the potential for slightly higher amounts in some locations. North winds on Monday will be 25 to 40 mph for parts of the region. Widespread riverine flooding continues along the Red River and its tributaries. Refer to the latest flood warnings and statements for detailed information on specific locations. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated.
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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.