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River Flood Warning 38, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Jul 4, 2020, 9:13 AM CDT for Pembina County, North Dakota; Kittson County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jul 7, 2020, 4:25 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 4, 2020, 9:13 AM CDT (14:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 7, 2020, 4:25 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 11, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Kittson County, MN, Pembina County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Red River of the North at Pembina (PBNN8). The gauge peaked at 34.86 ft at Jul 8, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 35 ft
- Minor stage
- 39 ft
- Moderate stage
- 44 ft
- Major stage
- 49 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05102490, 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.
311 WGUS43 KFGF 041413 FLWFGF BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 913 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...The National Weather Service in Grand Forks ND has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. .Thunderstorms with heavy rain showers will continue through the day across areas that have already received significant convective rainfall, many areas of which already have water standing in the ditches. The runoff from these storms is expected to cause flooding at river points north of Grand Forks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, forecasts may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. For more information go to the AHPS/River tab on our web page at www.weather.gov/grandforks. MNC089-119-NDC035-099-052015- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0036.200705T0700Z-200708T1800Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0700Z.200706T0600Z.200707T1200Z.NO/ 913 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 * Flood Warning for the Red River at Oslo. * From late tonight to Wednesday afternoon. * At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.2 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 27.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. County Road 2 south of Oslo is closed in sections 2 and 11 of Pulaski Township. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-052015- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200706T0846Z-200711T0148Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200706T0846Z.200707T1800Z.200709T1948Z.NO/ 913 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 * Flood Warning for the Red River at Drayton. * From late Sunday night to Friday evening. * At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.7 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 37.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-052015- /O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200707T0925Z-200712T0000Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200707T0925Z.200708T1200Z.200710T1800Z.NO/ 913 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 * Flood Warning for the Red River at Pembina. * From late Monday night to Saturday evening. * At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 30.0 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning to a crest of 41.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * Impact...at 39.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ PJS
6 follow-up statements
207 WGUS83 KFGF 041513 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1013 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall associated with thunderstorms continues to cause flooding at river points in northwest Minnesota and along the Red River north of Grand Forks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. People living in the Red River basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, forecasts may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. For more information go to the AHPS/River tab on our web page at www.weather.gov/grandforks. MNC069-052115- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-200712T1500Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.200702T1147Z.200707T0600Z.200711T0900Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Two Rivers River near Hallock. * Until Sunday, July 12. * At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 804.4 feet. * Flood stage is 802.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 805.9 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. * Impact...At 806.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Storm sewers start backing up. Storm sewer valve at T.H. 175 Bridge closed. Lift Pump inspected. && LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-052115- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0036.200705T0700Z-200708T1800Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0700Z.200706T0600Z.200707T1200Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Oslo. * From late tonight to Wednesday afternoon. * At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.5 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 27.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. County Road 2 south of Oslo is closed in sections 2 and 11 of Pulaski Township. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-052115- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200706T0846Z-200711T0148Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200706T0846Z.200707T1800Z.200709T1948Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Drayton. * From late Sunday night to Friday evening. * At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.9 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 37.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-052115- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200707T0925Z-200712T0000Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200707T0925Z.200708T1200Z.200710T1800Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Pembina. * From late Monday night to Saturday evening. * At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 30.1 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning to a crest of 41.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * At 39.0 feet, MINOR FLOODING. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ PJS
978 WGUS83 KFGF 050053 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 753 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. People living in the Red River basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, forecasts may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. For more information go to the AHPS/River tab on our web page at www.weather.gov/grandforks. MNC069-060700- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-200711T0400Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.200702T1147Z.200706T0000Z.200709T2200Z.NO/ 753 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Two Rivers River near Hallock. * Until Friday evening. * At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 804.9 feet. * Flood stage is 802.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 805.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 806.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Storm sewers start backing up. Storm sewer valve at T.H. 175 Bridge closed. Lift Pump inspected. && LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719 $$ MNC089-119-NDC035-099-060700- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.200705T0347Z-200708T1800Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0347Z.200706T0600Z.200707T1200Z.NO/ 753 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Oslo. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.8 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 27.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. County Road 2 south of Oslo is closed in sections 2 and 11 of Pulaski Township. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-060700- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200706T0846Z-200711T0148Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200706T0846Z.200707T1800Z.200709T1948Z.NO/ 753 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Drayton. * From late Sunday night to Friday evening. * At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.2 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 37.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-060700- /O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200707T0925Z-200712T0000Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200707T0925Z.200708T1200Z.200710T1800Z.NO/ 753 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Pembina. * From late Monday night to Saturday evening. * At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 31.3 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning to a crest of 41.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ JR
016 WGUS83 KFGF 051330 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 830 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. People living in the Red River basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, forecasts may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. For more information go to the AHPS/River tab on our web page at www.weather.gov/grandforks. MNC089-119-NDC035-099-061930- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200708T2100Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0130Z.200706T0600Z.200707T1500Z.NO/ 830 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Oslo. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.5 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. County Road 2 south of Oslo is closed in sections 2 and 11 of Pulaski Township. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-061930- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200706T0941Z-200711T1800Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200706T0941Z.200708T0000Z.200710T1200Z.NO/ 830 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Drayton. * From late tonight to Saturday afternoon. * At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 28.3 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 36.0 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-061930- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200707T2100Z-200711T1800Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200707T2100Z.200708T1800Z.200710T1200Z.NO/ 830 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Pembina. * From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.5 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 40.0 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 39.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ Lynch
496 WGUS83 KFGF 060118 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 818 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. People living in the Red River basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, forecasts may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. For more information go to the AHPS/River tab on our web page at www.weather.gov/grandforks. MNC089-119-NDC035-099-070730- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200707T1630Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0130Z.200705T1745Z.200706T1030Z.NO/ 818 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Oslo. * Until Tuesday morning. * At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.5 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 16.0 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. County Road 2 south of Oslo is closed in sections 2 and 11 of Pulaski Township. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-070730- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200706T1727Z-200712T0400Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200706T1727Z.200708T1200Z.200710T2200Z.NO/ 818 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Drayton. * From Monday afternoon to Saturday evening. * At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 29.1 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 36.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-070730- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200708T0336Z-200712T0000Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200708T0336Z.200709T0600Z.200710T1800Z.NO/ 818 PM CDT Sun Jul 5 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Pembina. * From Tuesday evening to Saturday evening. * At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.3 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Tuesday evening to a crest of 40.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 39.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ DJR
849 WGUS83 KFGF 061353 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 853 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. People living in the Red River basin should monitor river levels while the river is in, or near, flood. River forecasts use 24 hours of forecast precipitation between April 1st and October 1st, and 48 hours otherwise. However, depending on the situation, forecasts may include precipitation expected through the next 72 hours. For more information go to the AHPS/River tab on our web page at www.weather.gov/grandforks. MNC089-119-NDC035-099-072000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200708T0900Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0130Z.200705T1745Z.200707T0300Z.NO/ 853 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Oslo. * Until late Tuesday night. * At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 26.3 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 18.5 feet Monday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. County Road 2 south of Oslo is closed in sections 2 and 11 of Pulaski Township. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-072000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-200711T1800Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.200702T1147Z.200705T1945Z.200710T1200Z.NO/ 853 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Two Rivers River near Hallock. * Until Saturday afternoon. * At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 805.0 feet. * Flood stage is 802.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 799.4 feet Monday morning. * Impact...At 804.5 feet, Backup at Reach 2 Dike, Cemetery road at 6th St. S. - Shut Storm Valve. && LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-072000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200708T1000Z-200712T1200Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200708T1000Z.200709T1200Z.200711T0600Z.NO/ 853 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Drayton. * From late Tuesday night to Sunday morning. * At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 29.6 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning to a crest of 33.0 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. * Impact...At 32.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Agricultural damage begins. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-072000- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200710T1200Z-200712T0000Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200710T1200Z.200710T1200Z.200710T1800Z.NO/ 853 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Red River at Pembina. * From Friday morning to Saturday evening. * At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 34.0 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning to a crest of 39.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 39.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ WJB
220 WGUS83 KFGF 070051 FLSFGF Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 751 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota... Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks Counties. Red River at Drayton affecting Marshall, Kittson, Walsh and Pembina Counties. Red River at Pembina affecting Kittson and Pembina Counties. .A new flow measurement was taken by the USGS at Grand Forks today, which produces a lower forecast for all the Red River gauges downstream. This includes Oslo, Drayton, and Pembina. MNC089-119-NDC035-099-070200- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-200708T0900Z/ /OSLM5.1.ER.200705T0130Z.200705T1745Z.200707T0300Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Red River at Oslo. * At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.2 feet Monday evening. && LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721 $$ MNC069-089-NDC067-099-070200- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0037.200708T1000Z-200712T1200Z/ /DRTN8.1.ER.200708T1000Z.200709T1200Z.200711T0600Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Red River at Drayton. * At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 29.7 feet. * Flood stage is 32.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.1 feet tomorrow evening. && LAT...LON 4874 9702 4846 9705 4848 9725 4881 9734 $$ MNC069-NDC067-070200- /O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0038.200710T1200Z-200712T0000Z/ /PBNN8.1.ER.200710T1200Z.200710T1200Z.200710T1800Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Red River at Pembina. * At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 34.4 feet. * Flood stage is 39.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.3 feet early Wednesday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4874 9701 4877 9732 4900 9740 4900 9700 $$ MNC069-080700- /O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-200711T0900Z/ /HLLM5.1.ER.200702T1147Z.200705T1945Z.200710T0300Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2020 The Flood Warning continues for the Two Rivers River near Hallock. * Until late Friday night. * At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 804.7 feet. * Flood stage is 802.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening and continue falling to 799.3 feet early Monday afternoon. * Impact...At 804.5 feet, Backup at Reach 2 Dike, Cemetery road at 6th St. S. - Shut Storm Valve. && LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719 $$ VG
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 Jul 4, 6:50 AM CDT, 2 hours 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 4, 6:50 AM CDT, 2 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 650 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 .UPDATE... Issued at 648 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 Thunderstorms moving into and across northeastern ND will continue to interact near stationary convective cluster over the northern Red River Basin through the next few hours. Current convection is feeding on a residual pool of some 2500 j/kg CAPE and abundant low to mid level moisture, with a cool pool aloft. Thus an additional 1-2 of rain to an area that has received widespread 1-3 inch amounts with some very localized 4+ inch values... and an increased risk of flash flooding, overland flooding, and increases to already swollen riverine flows. WPC analyses suggest that extensive cloud cover across central ND will inhibit further redevelopment there and for the time being. However frontal zone redevelopment and shortwave energy support should kick later today, further west, and contribute to late day storms over much of the same area. && .SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday) Issued at 359 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 Ongoing convection in far northeast ND and far northwest MN attm will limit the discussion. Thunderstorms remain anchored over the northern Red River Basin, off the east side of a high CAPE bulge, and where overnight rainfall values are ranging from 1 to 4 inches, possibly as high as 6 inches in spots. Storms should continue to weaken through this morning though CAMS have not been able to pick up on the forcing and thus show little forecast skill attm. Meanwhile, convection continues to develop in portions of western and central ND, west of the surface CAPE bulge, and where guidance shows at least some widely scattered tstms persisting through midday. CAMS favor an early afternoon lull in convective activity with more organized development this evening as a shortwave ejects through eastern MT into North Dakota, and a more favorable shear profile is able to develop across eastern ND into northwest MN. Thus SPC SWODY1 has a Slight Risk for severe weather across eastcentral and northeast ND, into northwest MN, for later today and tonight. Heavy rains and flooding will also be a concern. Storm activity should persist Saturday night into Sunday as southwest flow aloft and deep low level moisture flow persist. .LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday) Issued at 359 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 Active weather persists Sunday night through Friday, with multiple opportunities for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will climb into the middle to upper 80s with lows in the 60s. The chances for impactful weather will remain moderate to high through the extended forecast, with a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. Sunday night and Monday: Thunderstorms should continue moving through the area Sunday night into Monday morning, with most activity shifting into and across northern Minnesota after midnight. The potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, as well as heavy rain over already saturated and/or flooding ground remains a concern. Tuesday through Friday: Another shortwave will move across the region Tuesday into Wednesday across the upper reaches of a weakening ridge. Thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday afternoon through the evening and overnight into Wednesday. At this time, ensemble members show quite a bit of disagreement with the global deterministic guidance. Much of the model difference is driven by differences in shortwave timing, with slightly better agreement regarding strength. Another weak shortwave is highlighted for late next week, with additional thunderstorm chances. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning) Issued at 648 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 Generally VFR outside of thunderstorms, with a light southerly wind flow. Thunderstorms over northeast ND and far northwest MN this forenoon should diminish in intensity by midday. Storms are expected to redevelop late this afternoon and through the evening hours with strong to severe storms possible across the FA. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...None. MN...None. UPDATE...Gust SHORT TERM...Gust LONG TERM...Gust AVIATION...Gust
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 4, 6:59 AM CDT, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 659 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 MNZ001-002-004>009-013>016-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039- 054-051200- West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall- East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey- Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes- Cass-Western Walsh- 659 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning and periods of heavy rain will persist across far northeast ND and far northwest MN through the late morning. Then scattered strong to severe thunderstorms with hail to 2 inch diameter, wind gusts to 70 mph, and periods of very heavy rain are all possible from late afternoon into the late evening hours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday There is a chance for thunderstorms every day from Sunday to Friday. A few storms may be strong to severe Sunday. Some storms may produce excessive rainfall. Areas like the Devils Lake basin, central and northern Red River Valley, and northwest Minnesota that have received recent excessive rainfall may be susceptible to the risk of flash flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required. MNZ003-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ049-052-053-051200- Clay-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker- East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- 659 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning are possible from early evening into the overnight hours. Otherwise no hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday There is a chance for thunderstorms every day from Sunday to Friday. A few storms may be strong to severe Sunday. Some storms may produce excessive rainfall. Areas like the Devils Lake basin, central and northern Red River Valley, and northwest Minnesota that have received recent excessive rainfall may be susceptible to the risk of flash flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 4, 3:57 AM CDT, 5 hours 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
357 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020
MNZ001-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-041000-
Kittson MN-West Polk MN-West Marshall MN-Pembina ND-
Eastern Walsh County ND-Grand Forks ND-
357 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN
POLK...WESTERN KITTSON...NORTH CENTRAL GRAND FORKS...EASTERN WALSH
AND SOUTHEASTERN PEMBINA COUNTIES UNTIL 500 AM CDT...
At 357 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ardoch, or 14 miles south of Grafton. This storm was nearly
stationary.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Grafton, Drayton, Minto, Alvarado, St. Thomas, Oslo and Forest River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Forks.
&&
LAT...LON 4813 9742 4841 9770 4879 9746 4891 9698
4813 9688
TIME...MOT...LOC 0857Z 257DEG 4KT 4821 9736
CJSpecial weather statement, Jul 4, 4:18 AM CDT, 4 hours 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 418 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 MNZ001-007-NDZ016-027-041015- West Polk MN-West Marshall MN-Eastern Walsh County ND-Grand Forks ND- 418 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL... NORTHWESTERN POLK...NORTHEASTERN GRAND FORKS AND SOUTHEASTERN WALSH COUNTIES UNTIL 515 AM CDT... At 417 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mekinock, or 17 miles northwest of Grand Forks. This storm was nearly stationary. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Alvarado, Manvel, Oslo, Gilby, Forest River, Mekinock and Forest River Colony. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks. && LAT...LON 4798 9762 4820 9774 4831 9690 4797 9682 TIME...MOT...LOC 0917Z 256DEG 4KT 4802 9741 CJ
Local storm report, Jul 4, 5:29 AM CDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN ND/GRAND FORKS ND
529 AM CDT SAT JUL 4 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0255 AM TSTM WND GST 3 SSW DONALDSON 48.53N 96.92W
07/04/2020 M59 MPH Marshall MN MESONET
PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
&&
GGUSTLocal storm report, Jul 4, 8:25 AM CDT, 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
825 AM CDT SAT JUL 4 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1215 AM HAIL 10 E ARGYLE 48.34N 96.60W
07/04/2020 E1.00 INCH Marshall MN PUBLIC
DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ACROSS WESTERN FOLDAHL
TOWNSHIP, ALONG WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN.
&&
GGUSTSpecial weather statement, Jul 4, 8:47 AM CDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 847 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 MNZ001-NDZ027-041445- West Polk MN-Grand Forks ND- 847 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2020 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN POLK AND SOUTHEASTERN GRAND FORKS COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... At 846 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Merrifield, or near Grand Forks, moving east at 25 mph. Penny size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Merrifield around 850 AM CDT. Grand Forks around 855 AM CDT. East Grand Forks and Bygland around 910 AM CDT. Mallory around 915 AM CDT. Davidson and Fisher around 925 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Grand Forks Airport. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks. && LAT...LON 4778 9721 4794 9727 4807 9673 4777 9660 TIME...MOT...LOC 1346Z 258DEG 20KT 4785 9715 JR
Local storm report, Jul 4, 9:02 AM CDT, 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
902 AM CDT SAT JUL 4 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 N STEPHEN 48.51N 96.88W
07/04/2020 M4.50 INCH Marshall MN PUBLIC
RAINFALL SINCE MIDNIGHT. AREA FIELDS AND FARMYARDS
FLOODED.
0800 AM FLASH FLOOD 4 N STEPHEN 48.51N 96.88W
07/04/2020 Marshall MN PUBLIC
FIELDS, FARM YARDS, AND FARM ACCESS ROADS FLOODED ACROSS
CENTRAL AND NORTHERN SINNOTT TOWNSHIP.
&&
GGUSTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Pembina | 39 min |
| Jul 4, 3:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Pembina | 63 min |
| Jul 4, 4:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Grand Forks | 57 min |
| Jul 4, 4:55 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Grand Forks, Pembina, Walsh | 14 hr |
| Jul 4, 6:08 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FGF | Grand Forks, Walsh | 8 hr |
| Jul 4, 6:15 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FGF | Pembina, Walsh | 8 hr |
| Jul 4, 8:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Grand Forks | 58 min |
| Jul 4, 9:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Grand Forks, Walsh | 4 days |
| Jul 4, 9:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Pembina, Walsh | 6 days |
| Jul 4, 4:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Cass | 54 min |
| Jul 4, 4:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Ransom | 61 min |
| Jul 4, 4:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Ransom | 53 min |
| Jul 4, 5:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cass, Ransom, Richland | 19 min |
| Jul 4, 5:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Ransom | 58 min |
| Jul 3, 7:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Roseau | 62 min |
| Jul 3, 8:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Lake of the Woods | 63 min |
| Jul 3, 9:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Lake of the Woods | 54 min |
| Jul 3, 11:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Roseau | 62 min |
| Jul 4, 12:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Marshall | 58 min |
| Jul 4, 12:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Marshall, Polk | 25 min |
| Jul 4, 12:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Kittson | 58 min |
| Jul 4, 1:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Roseau | 58 min |
| Jul 4, 1:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Kittson, Marshall | 54 min |
| Jul 4, 2:05 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FGF | Kittson, Marshall | 9 hr |
| Jul 4, 2:13 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Kittson, Marshall | 9 hr |
| Jul 4, 10:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Polk | 66 min |
| Jul 4, 11:29 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Kittson, Marshall | 8 hr |
| Jul 4, 5:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Polk, Red Lake | 44 min |
| Jul 4, 5:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Beltrami | 54 min |
| Jul 4, 5:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Polk, Red Lake | 60 min |
| Jul 4, 5:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Roseau | 63 min |
| Jul 4, 6:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Lake of the Woods | 59 min |
| Jul 4, 6:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Beltrami | 66 min |
| Jul 4, 6:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Beltrami, Marshall, Roseau | 36 min |
| Jul 4, 6:25 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Polk, Red Lake | 12 hr |
| Jul 4, 6:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Beltrami, Marshall | 48 min |
| Jul 4, 6:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Lake of the Woods | 39 min |
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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.