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River Flood Warning 46, NWS Grand Forks, ND

August 14, 2020Clay County, Minnesota; Cass County, North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Aug 14, 2020, 1:29 PM CDT for Clay County, Minnesota; Cass County, North Dakota. It took effect at Aug 15, 2020, 10:36 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 14, 2020, 1:29 PM CDT (18:29 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 15, 2020, 10:36 AM CDT
Expired: Aug 18, 2020, 6:44 PM CDT
In force: 3 days
Issued by: NWS Grand Forks, ND
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Clay County, MN, Cass County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:33 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 Red River of the North at Fargo (FGON8). The gauge peaked at 19.19 ft at Aug 17, 2020, 5:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 17 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 25 ft
Major stage: 30 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05054000, 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.

147 
WGUS43 KFGF 141829
FLWFGF

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
129 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 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 Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

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.

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.


MNC027-NDC017-160030-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0046.200815T1536Z-200819T2100Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200815T1536Z.200816T1200Z.200818T1500Z.NO/
129 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

* Flood Warning for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* From Saturday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 12:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.0 feet Sunday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC027-160030-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0047.200815T2320Z-000000T0000Z/
/DILM5.1.ER.200815T2320Z.200818T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
129 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

* Flood Warning for
  the Buffalo River near Dilworth.
* From Saturday evening until further notice.
* At 12:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow evening 
  to 13.3 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood 
  stage early Sunday afternoon to 12.8 feet and begin rising again 
  early Sunday afternoon. It will rise above flood stage again 
  Sunday evening and continue to rise to 18.0 feet early Wednesday 
  morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Some agricultural flooding begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681
      4715 9682

$$

MNC027-160030-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0048.200816T0300Z-200820T2000Z/
/SABM5.1.ER.200816T0300Z.200817T0000Z.200819T1400Z.NO/
129 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

* Flood Warning for
  the South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin.
* From Saturday evening to Thursday afternoon.
* At 12:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.0 feet Sunday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4689 9670 4686 9657 4663 9650 4663 9666

$$

WJB

10 follow-up statements

182 
WGUS83 KFGF 150301 RRB
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1001 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

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.


MNC027-NDC017-160915-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.200815T1536Z-200819T2100Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200815T1630Z.200816T1800Z.200818T1200Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* From Saturday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

GG

184 
WGUS83 KFGF 151415
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
915 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

  Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum affecting Norman County.

  Wild Rice River (MN) at Twin Valley affecting Norman County.

  Marsh River at Shelly affecting Norman County.

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.

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.


MNC107-162015-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-200818T1800Z/
/SHYM5.1.ER.200816T0000Z.200816T1200Z.200817T1200Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Marsh River at Shelly.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 14.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage...Minor.


&&

LAT...LON 4731 9637 4729 9656 4733 9674 4742 9685
      4750 9685

$$

MNC027-NDC017-162015-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.200815T2100Z-200819T1800Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200815T2100Z.200816T1800Z.200818T1200Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* From this afternoon to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 19.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC107-162015-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.200816T0140Z-200822T0400Z/
/HNDM5.1.ER.200816T0140Z.200817T1800Z.200820T2200Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum.
* From this evening to Friday evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 25.0 feet early Monday afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 4732 9656 4722 9653 4715 9673 4724 9684
      4734 9683

$$

MNC107-162015-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0045.200817T0000Z-200818T1200Z/
/TWVM5.1.ER.200817T0000Z.200817T0000Z.200817T0600Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wild Rice River (MN) at Twin Valley.
* From Sunday evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage...Minor. Bankfull Stage.


&&

LAT...LON 4733 9607 4722 9607 4722 9652 4732 9656

$$

MNC027-162015-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0047.200817T1200Z-200821T2024Z/
/DILM5.1.ER.200817T1200Z.200818T1800Z.200820T1424Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River near Dilworth.
* From Monday morning to Friday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  morning to a crest of 15.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Gage not accessible above 15 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681
      4715 9682

$$

Lynch

088 
WGUS83 KFGF 160214 RRA
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
914 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

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.


MNC027-NDC017-170815-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200820T0600Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0321Z.200817T1200Z.200819T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 19.5 feet Monday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

GG

160 
WGUS83 KFGF 161450
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
950 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

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.

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.


MNC027-NDC017-172100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200820T0430Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0220Z.200817T0600Z.200818T2230Z.NO/
950 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

Lynch

455 
WGUS83 KFGF 170224
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
924 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

.River forecast points along the Red River continue to be above 
flood stage due to recent heavy rainfall.

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.

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.


MNC027-NDC017-180830-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200820T0430Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0220Z.200817T1200Z.200818T2230Z.NO/
924 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC089-119-NDC035-099-180830-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0049.200817T2308Z-000000T0000Z/
/OSLM5.2.ER.200817T2308Z.200819T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Oslo.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 30.5 feet early 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721

$$

PJS

840 
WGUS83 KFGF 171513
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at East Grand Forks affecting Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

  Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum affecting Norman County.

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.

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.


MNC119-NDC035-182115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200823T1100Z/
/EGFM5.1.ER.200818T0515Z.200819T1800Z.200822T0500Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at East Grand Forks.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 26.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 30.5 feet early Wednesday 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4767 9699 4810 9719 4807 9698 4768 9674

$$

MNC027-NDC017-182115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200820T0800Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0220Z.200817T0930Z.200819T0200Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening and continue falling to 16.0 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC107-182115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-200821T1000Z/
/HNDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200818T0600Z.200820T0400Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  late Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage...Minor.


&&

LAT...LON 4732 9656 4722 9653 4715 9673 4724 9684
      4734 9683

$$

MNC089-119-NDC035-099-182115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0049.200818T1525Z-200825T1200Z/
/OSLM5.1.ER.200818T1525Z.200820T1800Z.200824T0600Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Oslo.
* From Tuesday morning to Tuesday, August 25.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 29.5 feet early Thursday afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721

$$

MNC027-182115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.200819T0600Z-200821T0000Z/
/SABM5.1.ER.200819T0600Z.200819T0600Z.200819T1800Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin.
* From late Tuesday night to Thursday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning to a crest of 13.0 feet early Wednesday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Flooding on road cut at old 
  meander scar east of gage begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4689 9670 4686 9657 4663 9650 4663 9666

$$

MNC027-182115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0047.200820T1200Z-200823T1200Z/
/DILM5.1.ER.200820T1200Z.200821T0600Z.200822T0600Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River near Dilworth.
* From Thursday morning to Sunday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681
      4715 9682

$$

WJB

479 
WGUS83 KFGF 180220
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at East Grand Forks affecting Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...

  South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

  Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum affecting Norman County.

.River forecast points along the Red River continue to be above 
flood stage due to recent heavy rainfall.

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.

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.


MNC119-NDC035-190830-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200823T2100Z/
/EGFM5.1.ER.200818T1800Z.200820T1800Z.200822T1500Z.NO/
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at East Grand Forks.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 30.0 feet early Thursday 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4767 9699 4810 9719 4807 9698 4768 9674

$$

MNC027-NDC017-190830-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200819T1800Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0220Z.200817T0930Z.200818T1200Z.NO/
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Low-level dam south of Main Ave is closed 
  (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC089-119-NDC035-099-190830-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0049.200819T0000Z-200825T0300Z/
/OSLM5.1.ER.200819T0000Z.200821T0000Z.200823T2100Z.NO/
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Oslo.
* From Tuesday evening to Monday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 29.0 feet Thursday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721

$$

MNC107-190830-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-200821T1000Z/
/HNDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200818T0600Z.200820T0400Z.NO/
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  late Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage...Minor.


&&

LAT...LON 4732 9656 4722 9653 4715 9673 4724 9684
      4734 9683

$$

MNC027-190830-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.200819T0600Z-200821T0000Z/
/SABM5.1.ER.200819T0600Z.200819T0600Z.200819T1800Z.NO/
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin.
* From late Tuesday night to Thursday evening.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning to a crest of 13.0 feet early Wednesday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Flooding on road cut at old 
  meander scar east of gage begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4689 9670 4686 9657 4663 9650 4663 9666

$$

MNC027-190830-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0047.200820T1200Z-200823T1200Z/
/DILM5.1.ER.200820T1200Z.200821T0000Z.200822T0600Z.NO/
920 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River near Dilworth.
* From Thursday morning to Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  Thursday morning to a crest of 13.4 feet Thursday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681
      4715 9682

$$

JR

552 
WGUS83 KFGF 181453
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at East Grand Forks affecting Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...

  Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum affecting Norman County.

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.

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.


MNC119-NDC035-192100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200823T0200Z/
/EGFM5.1.ER.200818T2000Z.200820T0000Z.200821T2000Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at East Grand Forks.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 29.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.


&&

LAT...LON 4767 9699 4810 9719 4807 9698 4768 9674

$$

MNC027-NDC017-192100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200819T2056Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0220Z.200817T0930Z.200818T1456Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Elm St between 14th and 15th 
  Ave N is closed (Fargo). Storm sewer pump stations are beginning 
  to operate (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC089-119-NDC035-099-192100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0049.200819T1000Z-200825T1800Z/
/OSLM5.1.ER.200819T1000Z.200821T1800Z.200824T1200Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Oslo.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 28.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Monday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721

$$

MNC027-192100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0048.200819T1200Z-200821T1200Z/
/SABM5.1.ER.200819T1200Z.200819T1200Z.200820T0600Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin.
* From Wednesday morning to Friday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Flooding on road cut at old 
  meander scar east of gage begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4689 9670 4686 9657 4663 9650 4663 9666

$$

MNC027-192100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0047.200820T2200Z-200823T2100Z/
/DILM5.1.ER.200820T2200Z.200821T1200Z.200822T1500Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River near Dilworth.
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  Thursday afternoon to a crest of 13.4 feet Friday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681
      4715 9682

$$

MNC107-192100-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-200821T1000Z/
/HNDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200818T0215Z.200820T0400Z.NO/
953 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.4 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage...Minor.


&&

LAT...LON 4732 9656 4722 9653 4715 9673 4724 9684
      4734 9683

$$

BH

834 
WGUS83 KFGF 181612
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

  Red River at East Grand Forks affecting Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  Red River at Oslo affecting Walsh, Marshall, Polk and Grand Forks 
  Counties.

  South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

  Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum affecting Norman County.

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.

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.


MNC027-NDC017-192115-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200819T2115Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.200816T0220Z.200817T0930Z.200818T1515Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.9 feet Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Elm St between 14th and 15th 
  Ave N is closed (Fargo). Storm sewer pump stations are beginning 
  to operate (Fargo).


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

MNC119-NDC035-192215-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-200823T0200Z/
/EGFM5.1.ER.200818T2000Z.200820T0000Z.200821T2000Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at East Grand Forks.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 29.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.


&&

LAT...LON 4767 9699 4810 9719 4807 9698 4768 9674

$$

MNC107-192215-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-200821T1000Z/
/HNDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200818T0215Z.200820T0400Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.4 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood Warning Stage...Minor.


&&

LAT...LON 4732 9656 4722 9653 4715 9673 4724 9684
      4734 9683

$$

MNC089-119-NDC035-099-192215-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0049.200819T1000Z-200825T1800Z/
/OSLM5.1.ER.200819T1000Z.200821T1800Z.200824T1200Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Oslo.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 28.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Monday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4848 9725 4846 9706 4807 9698 4810 9721

$$

MNC027-192215-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0048.200819T1200Z-200821T1200Z/
/SABM5.1.ER.200819T1200Z.200819T1200Z.200820T0600Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin.
* From Wednesday morning to Friday morning.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD. Flooding on road cut at old 
  meander scar east of gauge begins.


&&

LAT...LON 4689 9670 4686 9657 4663 9650 4663 9666

$$

MNC027-192215-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0047.200820T2200Z-200823T2100Z/
/DILM5.1.ER.200820T2200Z.200821T1200Z.200822T1500Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River near Dilworth.
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  Thursday afternoon to a crest of 13.4 feet Friday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD.


&&

LAT...LON 4692 9650 4684 9652 4689 9669 4704 9681
      4715 9682

$$

BH

475 
WGUS83 KFGF 182344
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
644 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

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

  Red River at Fargo affecting Cass and Clay Counties.

.The river fell below flood stage today and the warning is now 
cancelled.

MNC027-NDC017-190045-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-200818T2344Z/
/FGON8.1.ER.700119T1145Z.700119T1147Z.700119T1149Z.NO/
644 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Red River at Fargo.
* At 6:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.8 feet early 
  Tuesday afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 4677 9671 4676 9689 4724 9694 4724 9683
      4715 9673

$$

PJS

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 Aug 14, 1:10 PM CDT, 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 14, 1:10 PM CDT, 19 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
110 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

.UPDATE...
Issued at 104 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

Sfc low seems to be moving a bit slower than was thinking so far.
It is over NE SD. Wind field in the RRV is quite chaotic due to
prev t-storm outflows with a mix of east, south and northwest
winds. Main 850 mb moisture is still focused into west central MN
and this area will maintain the threat for heavy rain. Threat area
for any severe the rest of the aftn is in parts of west central MN
until the front comes through as this area has the best
instability and when the sfc low moves northeast it will have
decent shear.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 345 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

Showers and thunderstorms remain over the far southern Red River
Valley into adjacent areas of west central Minnesota. The strongest
storms have been in Otter Tail County, slowly shifting east. Other
than an isolated strong to severe storm in this area yet, the main
severe threat has passed. Meanwhile, there is another area of strong
to severe storms over southwest North Dakota. These storms are
already approaching the Missouri River south of Bismarck. The
initial storms in that area seem to be weakening a bit, but will
bear watching. There are widespread clouds associated with both of
these storm complexes, with only a thin area of clear skies between
them. In that clear area, there has been some fog. Visibilities have
been down to less than a quarter mile at times, but then nearby
spots have been much better. That also appears to be the case on
satellite imagery, which shows the fog to be fairly spotty yet.
Think as the cloudy areas combine, the fog threat should decrease.

Looking ahead into today, it is a tough forecast. Although the cells
southwest of Bismarck are on a slight weakening trend, high
resolution guidance and the AWIPS timing tool show the activity to
the west reaching our FA around sunrise. These high resolution
models show strong storms holding together as they move through the
FA during the morning hours. There were areas of the FA this past
evening that received very heavy rain. These areas would be
susceptible to additional rainfall, which could occur with this
second round. Then, in the afternoon, there should be further
expansion of the strong and severe storms, especially east of the
Red River Valley. This could potentially bring a third round of
precipitation to some areas. For these reasons, we will need to
consider issuing a flash flood watch for the more prone areas of
our FA, and will take a deeper look with the next update. One
other fly in the ointment today is that the models are showing a
pretty good burst of northwest winds in the early to mid
afternoon.

Not sure exactly how fast the precipitation will exit out of the FA
this evening. Some models linger it well into the evening over
northwest Minnesota, while others are quicker. If skies happen to
stay clear and winds lighter than expected, there could be some fog
around the area overnight. Moving into Saturday, the FA remains in
northwest flow, with some cool 500mb temperatures. SPC has placed
portions of the far northern Red River Valley and portions of
northwest Minnesota into a marginal risk for severe weather. Think
this would be during peak heating and end in the evening.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 345 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

Still looks like the FA will be in northwest flow aloft on Saturday
night. 500mb temperatures are cool enough to support some evening
showers and thunderstorms. This activity should slide east of the FA
overnight.

For Sunday into Wednesday, the western United States 500mb ridge
axis continues to build, and tries to slide a little eastward. High
temperatures start this period a little below normal, but then climb
back to normal by Tuesday and Wednesday. Several models show the
potential for weak short wave activity to drop into the northeast
FA, but the potential would be low.

By Thursday, the flow turns a little more zonal again. The most
uncertainty will be during this period as well, as far as
precipitation chances go. The model blend has some low chances for
precipitation, and don't see any reason to go higher at this point.
Should still be mild on Thursday too.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 104 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

Variable conditions thru the rest of the aftn....mix of MVFR for
most areas with areas of showers and t-storms. Pockets of IFR
clouds as well esp northern RRV. Winds will be highly variable in
direction and speed thru the aftn as the front and low moves
through. Northwest or west tonight as skies clear.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...None.
MN...Flash Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for MNZ001>003-008-
     009-013>017-022>024-027>032.

UPDATE...Riddle
SHORT TERM...Godon
LONG TERM...Godon
AVIATION...Riddle

Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 14, 5:33 AM CDT, 7 hours 56 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
533 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-151300-
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-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
533 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Multiple rounds of severe weather anticipated. Early morning
storms will continue across west central Minnesota bringing
mainly an excessive rainfall threat. The next round of storms will
move through southeast North Dakota after 7am, and then into
northwest Minnesota through the morning hours. This complex will
bring the threat for hail over an inch and very dangerous wind
gusts, possibly greater than 75 mph. Intense rainfall rates will
also lead to excessive rainfall, especially across those
locations that have already received heavy rainfall over the past
24 hours. Additional storms will develop along and east of the Red
River Valley this afternoon, with hail up to 2 inches, wind gusts
up to 75 mph, a tornado or two, and excessive rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Isolated severe storms are possible across northwest Minnesota on
Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required.

TG

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 14, 10:12 AM CDT, 3 hours 17 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
1012 AM CDT FRI AUG 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0954 AM     TSTM WND GST     1 NW FARGO              46.89N 96.83W
08/14/2020  M61 MPH          Cass               ND   MESONET

            NDAWN SITE MEASURED A 61 MPH WIND GUST.

&&

TLYNCH

Local storm report, Aug 14, 10:53 AM CDT, 2 hours 36 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
1053 AM CDT FRI AUG 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0955 AM     TSTM WND DMG     DILWORTH                46.88N 96.70W
08/14/2020                   CLAY               MN   TRAINED SPOTTER

            PICTURES OF 2 AND 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE
            BRANCHES BLOWN DOWN ON EAST SIDE OF TOWN.
            TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

&&

Local storm report, Aug 14, 11:25 AM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN ND/GRAND FORKS ND
1125 AM CDT FRI AUG 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0658 AM     HAIL             VALLEY CITY             46.92N 98.01W
08/14/2020  E1.00 INCH       BARNES             ND   COCORAHS

&&

WBARRETT

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 11:31 AM CDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1131 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

MNZ028-141700-
East Becker MN-
1131 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN BECKER COUNTY UNTIL NOON
CDT...

At 1131 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Toad Lake, or 16 miles east of Detroit Lakes, moving northeast at 20
mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Toad Lake around 1135 AM CDT.
  Wolf Lake around 1140 AM CDT.
  Snellman around 1145 AM CDT.
  Ponsford, Pine Point and Osage around 1200 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Forks.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
north central, northwestern and west central Minnesota.

LAT...LON 4672 9544 4671 9554 4677 9567 4686 9566
      4707 9550 4708 9526 4691 9516
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 220DEG 18KT 4683 9550

Knutsvig

Local storm report, Aug 14, 11:41 AM CDT, 1 hour 48 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
1141 AM CDT FRI AUG 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1123 AM     HAIL             12 E DETROIT LAKES      46.81N 95.59W
08/14/2020  M0.88 INCH       Becker             MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

            COOP OBSERVER MEASURED NICKEL SIZED HAIL AND REPORTED
            HEAVY RAIN. NO FLOODING OBSERVED.

&&

TLYNCH

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 12:31 PM CDT, 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1231 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

MNZ024-028-031-032-141830-
Wadena MN-East Otter Tail MN-East Becker MN-Hubbard MN-
1231 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN HUBBARD...WADENA...
EASTERN OTTER TAIL AND SOUTHEASTERN BECKER COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM
CDT...

At 1229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dorset to near Vining. Movement was east
at 25 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Dorset and Emmaville around 1235 PM CDT.
  Nevis around 1240 PM CDT.
  Deer Creek around 1250 PM CDT.
  Akeley and Chamberlain around 1255 PM CDT.
  Wrightstown around 105 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, 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.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for
central, north central, northwestern and west central Minnesota.

LAT...LON 4680 9479 4639 9478 4637 9473 4637 9515
      4621 9515 4624 9575 4706 9524 4708 9466
      4680 9466
TIME...MOT...LOC 1729Z 259DEG 23KT 4699 9496 4630 9550

DJR

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 13, 7:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake	60 min
Aug 13, 7:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Pennington	33 min
Aug 13, 7:46 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	FGF	Pennington	44 min
Aug 13, 7:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk	67 min
Aug 13, 8:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Beltrami, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake	37 min
Aug 13, 8:14 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Polk, Red Lake	61 min
Aug 13, 8:24 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Polk	28 min
Aug 13, 8:36 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	FGF	Norman, Polk	39 min
Aug 13, 8:59 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Beltrami, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake	61 min
Aug 13, 9:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Mahnomen, Norman, Polk	60 min
Aug 13, 9:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Clearwater, Mahnomen, Polk	63 min
Aug 13, 9:54 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Beltrami	21 min
Aug 13, 10:11 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Pennington, Red Lake	9 hr
Aug 13, 10:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Beltrami, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods	64 min
Aug 13, 10:12 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Mahnomen, Norman, Polk	9 hr
Aug 13, 10:13 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Mahnomen, Norman, Polk	62 min
Aug 13, 10:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Wilkin	57 min
Aug 13, 10:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Clearwater, Mahnomen, Polk	63 min
Aug 13, 11:10 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Beltrami	65 min
Aug 13, 11:22 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Norman	68 min
Aug 13, 11:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Wilkin	62 min
Aug 13, 11:33 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen	57 min
Aug 13, 11:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Otter Tail, Wilkin	64 min
Aug 14, 12:15 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Beltrami	60 min
Aug 14, 12:29 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Wadena	61 min
Aug 14, 12:41 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Beltrami, Clearwater	8 hr
Aug 14, 12:51 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk	8 hr
Aug 14, 1:01 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Otter Tail	14 hr
Aug 14, 1:08 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Otter Tail, Wilkin	2 hr
Aug 14, 1:23 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Douglas	67 min
Aug 14, 1:34 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Beltrami, Hubbard	7 hr
Aug 14, 1:46 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Otter Tail, Wilkin	59 min
Aug 14, 2:03 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin	57 min
Aug 14, 2:53 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Otter Tail	67 min
Aug 14, 3:11 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Otter Tail, Wilkin	12 hr
Aug 14, 3:18 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Otter Tail, Wilkin	31 min
Aug 14, 4:02 AM CDT	Dense Fog Advisory	FGF	Kittson, Marshall, Polk	5 hr
Aug 14, 4:04 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Otter Tail, Wilkin	56 min
Aug 14, 4:15 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Otter Tail	60 min
Aug 14, 4:23 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Grant, Otter Tail	6 hr
Aug 14, 4:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Wilkin	46 min
Aug 14, 4:56 AM CDT	Flash Flood Watch	FGF	Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen and 8 more	13 hr
Aug 14, 5:01 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Wilkin	29 min
Aug 14, 5:10 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Otter Tail	6 hr
Aug 14, 5:26 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Grant	19 min
Aug 14, 5:30 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Otter Tail	30 min
Aug 14, 5:52 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin	6 hr
Aug 14, 5:58 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Clay	62 min
Aug 14, 6:16 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Otter Tail, Wadena	59 min
Aug 14, 6:40 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Clay, Norman	65 min
Aug 14, 9:15 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Norman, Polk, Red Lake	18 min
Aug 14, 9:32 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Polk	43 min
Aug 14, 9:38 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Clay, Norman, Wilkin	52 min
Aug 14, 10:14 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail	46 min
Aug 14, 10:35 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FGF	Norman	5 days
Aug 14, 10:35 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FGF	Norman	8 days
Aug 14, 10:35 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	FGF	Norman	35 hr
Aug 14, 10:55 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen	33 min
Aug 14, 11:02 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	FGF	Otter Tail	4 hr
Aug 14, 11:31 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Becker	29 min
Aug 14, 11:35 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Becker, Clay	6 hr
Aug 14, 12:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Wadena	59 min
Aug 14, 1:29 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	FGF	Clay	21 days
Aug 14, 1:29 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	FGF	Clay	5 days
Aug 14, 1:35 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Norman	6 hr
Aug 14, 1:42 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Wadena	33 min
Aug 14, 2:48 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	FGF	Otter Tail	6 hr
Aug 14, 2:48 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	FGF	Otter Tail, Wilkin	6 hr
Aug 14, 3:29 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	FGF	Mahnomen, Norman, Polk	5 hr
Aug 14, 3:31 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Grant, Otter Tail	44 min
Aug 14, 3:38 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	FGF	Grant	37 min
Aug 14, 6:37 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Barnes	53 min
Aug 14, 6:57 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Barnes	48 min
Aug 14, 7:16 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Cass, Traill	29 min
Aug 14, 7:30 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Steele	30 min
Aug 14, 8:07 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Steele	23 min
Aug 14, 8:17 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Barnes, Cass, Steele, Traill	23 min
Aug 14, 8:29 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	LaMoure	31 min
Aug 14, 8:44 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent	61 min
Aug 14, 9:00 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	FGF	Ransom	30 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.