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River Flood Warning 16, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 4, 2020Murray County, Minnesota

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at Mar 4, 2020, 10:51 PM CST for Murray County, Minnesota. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2020, 10:51 PM CST (04:51 UTC)
Expired
Mar 9, 2020, 9:36 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Murray County, MN

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:50 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 West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca (AVOM5).

Action stage
1423 ft
Minor stage
1425 ft
Moderate stage
1426 ft
Major stage
1428 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

670 
WGUS43 KFSD 050452
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1051 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Iowa...Minnesota...

  Little Sioux River near Milford
  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
**************************************************** 
......Insert basis section here!!!..... 
 
****************************************************

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

IAC041-059-060849-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0015.200305T0451Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.200305T0307Z.200309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Sioux River near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 10PM Wednesday the stage was 12.04 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is   12.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will remain near or slightly above flood stage for the next several days but is expected to remain below 13 feet.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins, and water reaches the road on 190th Avenue near 240th 
Street. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9521 4334 9520 4331 9515
          4324 9517 4329 9524

$$

MNC101-060849-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0016.200305T0451Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVOM5.1.ER.200304T2333Z.200305T0430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* until further notice.
* At 10PM Wednesday the stage was 1425.61 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* At stages near 1426 feet...Significant amounts of crop and pasture 
land are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed   Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage    Stage  Time       Stage  Time       Crest Time

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0       12.04 Wed 10 PM 12.7    Mon 1 PM     12.1  Wed Mar 04

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5    1425.0   1425.61 Wed 10 PM                    1425.6  Wed Mar 04
6 follow-up statements
243 
WGUS43 KFSD 051226
FLWFSD
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
626 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Minnesota...

  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

MNC101-061625-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVOM5.2.ER.200304T2333Z.200305T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
626 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...

The Flood Warning continues for 
 The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* until further notice.
* At 05AM Thursday the stage was 1426.01 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* At stages near 1426 feet...Significant amounts of crop and pasture 
land are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed   
         Stage    Stage  Time       

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5   1425.0   1426.01 Thu 5 AM
794 
WGUS83 KFSD 051601
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

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

  James River At Huron
  James River Near Forestburg
  James River At Mitchell
  James River Near Scotland
  James River Above Yankton
  Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
  Vermillion River Near Davis
  Vermillion River Near Wakonda
  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Little Sioux River near Milford
  Little Sioux River at Spencer
  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC005-062000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0010.200305T1548Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.200305T0930Z.200312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Huron.
* from this morning until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 11.07 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 05.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.1 feet by 
  Wednesday March 11. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...3rd Street, Highway 14 Business Loop 
  Bypass, in Huron will begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4463 9833 4463 9821 4449 9810 4420 9810
          4420 9822 4447 9824

$$

SDC111-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.ER.200302T0425Z.200312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Forestburg.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 13.14 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday March 
  01.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Many of the county roads in the area are
  impassable, and some roads are under water for as much as 1/2 mile. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4420 9822 4420 9810 4402 9802 4393 9798
          4393 9812 4409 9816

$$

SDC035-061-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.2.ER.200226T1615Z.200312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Mitchell.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 20.01 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 21.5 feet...Shannard Road is flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4393 9812 4393 9798 4370 9789 4340 9763
          4338 9777 4351 9797

$$

SDC067-135-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.2.ER.200303T1345Z.200312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Scotland.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 13.74 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Tuesday March
  03.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.7 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Approximately 4400 acres of farm land 
  are flooded between Mitchell and Yankton. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4338 9777 4340 9763 4321 9755 4308 9736
          4308 9750 4317 9769

$$

SDC135-062000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.200308T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.1.ER.200308T0600Z.200312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Above Yankton.
* from late Saturday night until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 10.11 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday March 08 and continue 
  to rise to near 12.8 feet by Thursday March 12. Additional rises 
  are possible thereafter.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Significant agricultural flooding 
  begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4308 9750 4308 9736 4298 9731 4287 9722
          4287 9737 4298 9741

$$

SDC011-101-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.200306T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.ER.200306T1000Z.200310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* from late tonight until further notice.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 8.28 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday March 06 and continue 
  to rise to near 10.8 feet by Tuesday March 10. Additional rises are
  possible thereafter.
* At stages near 11.0 feet...Some farm outbuildings begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4417 9678 4420 9675 4414 9659 4410 9658
          4410 9666 4411 9666

$$

SDC099-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.ER.200305T1149Z.200310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 12.07 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 05.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by 
  Tuesday March 10. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
  Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4369 9676 4369 9671 4362 9672 4358 9672
          4356 9672 4357 9674 4359 9673 4360 9675
          4363 9676

$$

MNC101-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVOM5.2.ER.200304T2333Z.200305T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 1426.09 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  March 04.
* At stages near 1426 feet...Significant amounts of crop and pasture 
  land are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

SDC035-062000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200309T0300Z/
/MTVS2.1.ER.200302T1023Z.200304T0330Z.200308T0300Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon.
* until Sunday evening.
* At 09AM Thursday the stage was 10.46 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday March 07.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4383 9850 4392 9842 4381 9829 4379 9807
          4373 9805 4374 9831

$$

SDC125-062000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200312T1200Z/
/DVSS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200308T1200Z.200311T1200Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Davis.
* until Thursday March 12.
* At 07AM Thursday the stage was 11.50 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  March 04.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 11.9 feet by Sunday March 08. 
  The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Wednesday March 11.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Highway 18 west of Davis will begin 
  flooding, and several houses in the western parts of Davis are in 
  danger of flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4340 9710 4340 9704 4327 9696 4318 9689
          4310 9694 4310 9703

$$

SDC027-062000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.200307T1500Z-200313T0900Z/
/WKAS2.1.ER.200307T1500Z.200310T1200Z.200312T0900Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Wakonda.
* from Saturday morning to Friday March 13.
* At 06AM Thursday the stage was estimated at 12.90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday March 07 and crest 
  near 14.7 feet by Tuesday March 10. The river is forecast to fall
  below flood stage by Thursday March 12.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Highway 19 south of Centerville could 
  start flooding if the levees fail. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4310 9703 4310 9694 4291 9690 4291 9701
          4295 9700 4300 9704

$$

IAC041-059-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.200305T0307Z.200309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 06AM Thursday the stage was 12.24 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  March 04.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.7 feet by Friday March 06 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
  lands begins, and water reaches the road on 190th Avenue near 240th 
  Street. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9521 4334 9520 4331 9515
          4324 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-062000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.200306T0600Z-200309T0600Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.200306T0600Z.200307T0000Z.200308T0600Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River at Spencer.
* from late tonight to late Sunday night.
* At 06AM Thursday the stage was 9.18 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday March 06 and crest near
  10.3 feet by Friday March 06. The river is forecast to fall below 
  flood stage by Sunday March 08.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas 
  begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9517 4314 9503 4299 9503 4302 9510
          4310 9511 4314 9523

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed   Maximum Forecast   Recent Observed
         Stage    Stage  Time       Stage   Time       Crest  Time

JAMES RIVER
HURS2     11.0    11.07 Thu 9 AM      16.1  Wed 7 PM    
FORS2     12.0    13.14 Thu 10 AM     15.3  Thu 7 AM    
JRMS2     17.0    20.01 Thu 9 AM      21.5  Thu 1 AM    
SCOS2     13.0    13.74 Thu 9 AM      14.7  Thu 7 AM    
YNNS2     12.0    10.11 Thu 9 AM      12.8  Thu 1 AM    

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2      9.0     8.28 Thu 9 AM      10.8  Tue 7 AM
SFLS2     12.0    12.07 Thu 9 AM      13.7  Tue 1 AM

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5   1425.0  1426.09 Thu 9 AM                      1426.1  Thu Mar 05

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2      8.0    10.46 Thu 9 AM                        11.5  Wed Mar 04

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2     11.0    11.50 Thu 8 AM      11.9  Sun 7 AM 
WKAS2     14.0   E12.90 Thu 6 AM      14.7  Tue 7 AM

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4     12.0    12.24 Thu 6 AM      12.9  Mon 1 PM 
SPWI4     10.0     9.18 Thu 6 AM      10.3  Fri 6 PM     9.8  Tue Mar 03
990 
WGUS83 KFSD 061632
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

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

  James River Above Yankton
  James River At Huron
  James River Near Forestburg
  James River At Mitchell
  James River Near Scotland
  Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
  Vermillion River Near Davis
  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Little Sioux River near Milford
  Little Sioux River at Spencer
  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC005-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.200305T0930Z.200312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Huron.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 11.77 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 05.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 16.5 feet by Thursday March 12
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 16.5 feet...Jersey, Riverside, and Sherman will 
begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4463 9833 4463 9821 4449 9810 4420 9810
          4420 9822 4447 9824

$$

SDC111-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.ER.200302T0425Z.200313T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Forestburg.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 13.66 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday March 
  01.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.4 feet by 
  Friday March 13. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Many of the county roads in the area are
impassable, and some roads are under water for as much as 1/2 mile. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4420 9822 4420 9810 4402 9802 4393 9798
          4393 9812 4409 9816

$$

SDC035-061-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.2.ER.200226T1615Z.200312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Mitchell.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 19.88 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 21.5 feet...Shannard Road is flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4393 9812 4393 9798 4370 9789 4340 9763
          4338 9777 4351 9797

$$

SDC067-135-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.2.ER.200303T1345Z.200313T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Scotland.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 14.37 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Tuesday March
  03.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.8 feet by 
  Friday March 13. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.5 feet...431st Avenue is flooded where it crosses
the river in northwestern Yankton County. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4338 9777 4340 9763 4321 9755 4308 9736
          4308 9750 4317 9769

$$

SDC135-072032-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.200308T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.1.ER.200308T0900Z.200309T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Above Yankton.
* from late Saturday night until further notice.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 10.43 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday March 08 and crest near
  12.4 feet by Monday March 09.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Significant agricultural flooding 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4308 9750 4308 9736 4298 9731 4287 9722
          4287 9737 4298 9741

$$

SDC125-072032-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200309T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Davis.
* until further notice.
* At 07AM Friday the stage was 11.90 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.3 feet by Monday March 09 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Highway 18 west of Davis will begin 
flooding, and several houses in the western parts of Davis are in 
danger of flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4340 9710 4340 9704 4327 9696 4318 9689
          4310 9694 4310 9703

$$

SDC011-101-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.ER.200306T1722Z.200310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 8.48 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday March 06 and continue 
  to rise to near 10.8 feet by Tuesday March 10. additional rises are
  possible thereafter.
* At stages near 11.0 feet...Some farm outbuildings begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4417 9678 4420 9675 4414 9659 4410 9658
          4410 9666 4411 9666

$$

SDC099-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.ER.200305T1149Z.200310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 12.55 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by 
  Tuesday March 10. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4369 9676 4369 9671 4362 9672 4358 9672
          4356 9672 4357 9674 4359 9673 4360 9675
          4363 9676

$$

MNC101-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVOM5.2.ER.200304T2333Z.200306T1530Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 1426.54 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* At stages near 1426 feet...Significant amounts of crop and pasture 
land are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

SDC035-072032-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200309T0730Z/
/MTVS2.1.ER.200302T1023Z.200304T0330Z.200308T0730Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon.
* until late Sunday night.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 9.75 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday March 08.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4383 9850 4392 9842 4381 9829 4379 9807
          4373 9805 4374 9831

$$

IAC041-059-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.200305T0307Z.200309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 12.13 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Wednesday 
  March 04.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.7 feet by Monday March 09 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying agricultural
lands begins, and water reaches the road on 190th Avenue near 240th 
Street. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9521 4334 9520 4331 9515
          4324 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-072032-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200309T0600Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.200306T0745Z.200307T0000Z.200308T0600Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River at Spencer.
* until late Sunday night.
* At 09AM Friday the stage was 9.90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday March 
  06.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday March 06 and crest near
  10.1 feet by Saturday March 07.the river will fall below flood 
  stage by Sunday March 08.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor 
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9517 4314 9503 4299 9503 4302 9510
          4310 9511 4314 9523

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed     Maximum Forecast    Recent Observed
         Stage    Stage  Time         Stage  Time         Crest Time

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0     11.77 Fri 10 AM     16.5  Wed 7 PM      
FORS2    12.0     13.66 Fri 10 AM     15.4  Fri 7 AM      
JRMS2    17.0     19.88 Fri 10 AM     21.5  Thu 7 AM      
SCOS2    13.0     14.37 Fri 9 AM      14.8  Fri 7 AM      
YNNS2    12.0     10.43 Fri 10 AM     12.4  Mon 7 AM      

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0      8.48 Fri 10 AM     10.8  Tue 7 AM      
SFLS2    12.0     12.55 Fri 10 AM     13.7  Tue 1 AM      

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5  1425.0    1426.54 Fri 9 AM                         1426.5  Fri Mar 06

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2     8.0       9.75 Fri 9 AM                           11.5  Wed Mar 04

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0      11.90 Fri 7 AM     12.3  Sun 7 PM      

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0      12.13 Fri 9 AM     12.9  Mon 1 PM      
SPWI4    10.0       9.90 Fri 9 AM     10.3  Fri 6 PM      

BA
627 
WGUS83 KFSD 071637
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...

  James River Above Yankton
  Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
  Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids
  Big Sioux River At Akron
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...Minnesota...

  James River At Huron
  James River Near Forestburg
  James River At Mitchell
  James River Near Scotland
  Vermillion River Near Davis
  Vermillion River Near Wakonda
  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Little Sioux River near Montgomery
  Little Sioux River near Milford
  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
  West Fork Des Moines River Near Windom
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC005-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.200305T0930Z.200312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Huron.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 12.63 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 05.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 16.4 feet by Thursday March 12
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 16.5 feet...Jersey, Riverside, and Sherman will 
  begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4463 9833 4463 9821 4449 9810 4420 9810
          4420 9822 4447 9824

$$

SDC111-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.ER.200302T0425Z.200314T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Forestburg.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 14.19 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday March 
  01.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.5 feet by 
  Saturday March 14. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Most of the flood plain is under water, 
and the water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 34. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4420 9822 4420 9810 4402 9802 4393 9798
          4393 9812 4409 9816

$$

SDC035-061-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.2.ER.200226T1615Z.200313T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Mitchell.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 19.77 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.3 feet by 
  Friday March 13. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 21.5 feet...Shannard Road is flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4393 9812 4393 9798 4370 9789 4340 9763
          4338 9777 4351 9797

$$

SDC067-135-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.2.ER.200303T1345Z.200314T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Scotland.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 14.55 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is   13.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Tuesday March
  03.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.6 feet by 
  Sunday March 08. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.5 feet...431st Avenue is flooded where it crosses
the river in northwestern Yankton County. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4338 9777 4340 9763 4321 9755 4308 9736
          4308 9750 4317 9769

$$

SDC135-082037-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.200308T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.1.ER.200308T0600Z.200309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Above Yankton.
* from late tonight until further notice.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 11.52 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday March 08 and crest near
  12.5 feet by Tuesday March 10. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Significant agricultural flooding 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4308 9750 4308 9736 4298 9731 4287 9722
          4287 9737 4298 9741

$$

SDC125-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DVSS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200308T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Davis.
* until further notice.
* At 08AM Saturday the stage was 12.20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by 
  Sunday March 08. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Highway 18 west of Davis will begin 
flooding, and several houses in the western parts of Davis are in 
danger of flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4340 9710 4340 9704 4327 9696 4318 9689
          4310 9694 4310 9703

$$

SDC027-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.2.ER.200307T1200Z.200311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Wakonda.
* until further notice.
* At 06AM Saturday the stage was 14.00 (Estimated) feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday 
  March 07.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 15.6 feet by Wednesday March 
  11. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 
on highway 19 near Lodi, and 306th Street near Hub City will flood 
along with several other county roads. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4310 9703 4310 9694 4291 9690 4291 9701
          4295 9700 4300 9704

$$

SDC011-101-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.ER.200307T2000Z.200311T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 8.75 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday March 07 and crest 
  near 11.3 feet by Wednesday March 11. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* At stages near 11.0 feet...Some farm outbuildings begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4417 9678 4420 9675 4414 9659 4410 9658
          4410 9666 4411 9666

$$

SDC099-101-082037-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.200310T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.ER.200310T1800Z.200312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids.
* from Tuesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 9.65 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday March 10 and continue 
  to rise to near 12.6 feet by Thursday March 12. Additional rises 
  are possible thereafter.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Agricultural lands along the lower banks
of the river begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4382 9674 4381 9672 4369 9671 4369 9676
          4373 9678 4379 9676

$$

SDC099-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.ER.200305T1149Z.200312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 12.83 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.1 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4369 9676 4369 9671 4362 9672 4358 9672
          4356 9672 4357 9674 4359 9673 4360 9675
          4363 9676

$$

IAC149-SDC127-082037-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200309T1200Z/
/AKRI4.1.ER.200307T0845Z.200307T1415Z.200308T1200Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Akron.
* until Monday morning.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 16.00 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday 
  March 07.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday March 08.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Several farm levees are overtopped with 
significant flooding of agricultural lands. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4291 9658 4291 9649 4281 9654 4277 9659
          4278 9665

$$

MNC101-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVOM5.2.ER.200304T2333Z.200306T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 1426.36 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* At stages near 1426 feet...Significant amounts of crop and pasture 
land are flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

MNC033-063-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDOM5.1.ER.200306T2058Z.200307T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River Near Windom.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 19.59 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday March 
  06.
* At stages near 19.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding begins along the 
lower east bank. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4382 9533 4389 9537 4398 9521 4375 9499
          4375 9512 4388 9520

$$

SDC035-082037-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200310T0200Z/
/MTVS2.1.ER.200302T1023Z.200304T0330Z.200309T0200Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon.
* until Monday evening.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 9.30 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday March 08.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The right bank overflows. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4383 9850 4392 9842 4381 9829 4379 9807
          4373 9805 4374 9831

$$

IAC059-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MLSI4.1.ER.200306T2245Z.200307T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River near Montgomery.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Saturday the stage was 1391.19 feet.
* Flood stage is 1391.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Friday March 
  06.
* At stages near 1391 feet...Crop and pasture land begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4354 9523 4354 9518 4347 9519 4341 9524
          4343 9528 4349 9523

$$

IAC041-059-082037-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.200305T0307Z.200307T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Saturday the stage was 13.37 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 13.0 feet 
  by 7 AM Sunday.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other
farm lands begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9521 4334 9520 4331 9515
          4324 9517 4329 9524

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed   Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage    Stage  Time       Stage  Time       Crest Time

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   12.63 Sat 10 AM     16.4  Thu 1 AM   12.6  Sat Mar 07
FORS2    12.0   14.19 Sat 10 AM     15.5  Sat 1 AM   14.2  Sat Mar 07
JRMS2    17.0   19.77 Sat 10 AM     21.3  Fri 1 PM   20.1  Thu Mar 05
SCOS2    13.0   14.55 Sat 9 AM      14.9  Sat 7 AM   14.6  Sat Mar 07
YNNS2    12.0   11.52 Sat 10 AM     12.5  Mon 1 PM   11.5  Sat Mar 07

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   12.20 Sat 9 AM      12.4  Sun 1 PM   12.2  Sat Mar 07
WKAS2    14.0   E14.00 Sat 6 AM      15.6  Tue 7 PM  14.0  Sat Mar 07

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2    9.0     8.75 Sat 10 AM     11.3  Wed 1 AM    8.8  Sat Mar 07
DERS2    12.0    9.65 Sat 9 AM      12.6  Thu 1 AM   10.0  Thu Mar 05
SFLS2    12.0   12.83 Sat 10 AM     14.1  Thu 1 AM   12.9  Sat Mar 07
AKRI4    16.0   16.00 Sat 10 AM     16.0  Sat 12 PM  16.0  Sat Mar 07

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5    1425.0   1426.36 Sat 9 AM        M       1426.7  Fri Mar 06
WDOM5    19.0     19.59 Sat 9 AM          M         19.6  Sat Mar 07

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0      9.30 Sat 9 AM      9.2  Sat 12 PM   11.5  Wed Mar 04

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MLSI4    1391.0   1391.19 Sat 10 AM       M         1391.3  Sat Mar 07
MIFI4      12.0   13.37 Sat 9 AM   13.1  Sat 12 PM    13.6  Sat Mar 07
564 
WGUS83 KFSD 081549
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...

  Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
  Vermillion River Near Davis
  Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids
  Little Sioux River at Spencer
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Dakota...Iowa...Minnesota...

  James River At Huron
  James River Near Forestburg
  James River At Mitchell
  James River Near Scotland
  James River Above Yankton
  Vermillion River Near Wakonda
  Big Sioux River Near Brookings
  Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90
  Little Sioux River near Milford
  Little Sioux River Above Spencer / Highway 18
  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

SDC005-091949-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HURS2.3.ER.200305T0930Z.200312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Huron.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 14.04 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Thursday 
  March 05.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.4 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 16.5 feet...Jersey, Riverside, and Sherman will 
begin flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4463 9833 4463 9821 4449 9810 4420 9810
          4420 9822 4447 9824

$$

SDC111-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FORS2.2.ER.200302T0425Z.200315T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Forestburg.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 14.81 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday March 
  01.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by 
  Saturday March 14. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 16.0 feet...Most of the flood plain is under water, 
and the water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 34. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4420 9822 4420 9810 4402 9802 4393 9798
          4393 9812 4409 9816

$$

SDC035-061-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JRMS2.2.ER.200226T1615Z.200315T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River At Mitchell.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 19.81 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 17.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by 
  Sunday March 15. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 21.5 feet...Shannard Road is flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4393 9812 4393 9798 4370 9789 4340 9763
          4338 9777 4351 9797

$$

SDC067-135-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SCOS2.2.ER.200303T1345Z.200315T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Near Scotland.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 14.65 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Tuesday March
  03.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.2 feet by 
  Sunday March 15. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.5 feet...431st Avenue is flooded where it crosses
the river in northwestern Yankton County. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4338 9777 4340 9763 4321 9755 4308 9736
          4308 9750 4317 9769

$$

SDC135-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/YNNS2.1.ER.200308T0907Z.200315T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The James River Above Yankton.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 12.15 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday March 
  08.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.9 feet by 
  Wednesday March 11. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Significant agricultural flooding 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4308 9750 4308 9736 4298 9731 4287 9722
          4287 9737 4298 9741

$$

SDC011-101-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRKS2.2.ER.200308T0836Z.200311T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River Near Brookings.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 9.15 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is  9.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Sunday March 
  08.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 11.2 feet by Wednesday March 
  11.
* At stages near 11.0 feet...Some farm outbuildings begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4417 9678 4420 9675 4414 9659 4410 9658
          4410 9666 4411 9666

$$

SDC099-101-091948-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0019.200312T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DERS2.1.ER.200312T0000Z.200312T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids.
* from Wednesday evening until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 9.09 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday March 11 and rise to 
  near 12.3 feet by Friday March 13.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Agricultural lands along the lower banks
of the river begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4382 9674 4381 9672 4369 9671 4369 9676
          4373 9678 4379 9676

$$

SDC099-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SFLS2.1.ER.200305T1149Z.200313T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls I-90.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 13.11 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.2 feet by 
  Thursday March 12. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Some farm buildings between Renner and 
Sioux Falls are threatened by high water. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4369 9676 4369 9671 4362 9672 4358 9672
          4356 9672 4357 9674 4359 9673 4360 9675
          4363 9676

$$

IAC041-059-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.ER.200305T0307Z.200308T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River near Milford.
* until further notice.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 14.54 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 14.7 feet by Monday March 09 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 14.0 feet...Significant amounts of pasture and other
farm lands begin to flood. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9521 4334 9520 4331 9515
          4324 9517 4329 9524

$$

IAC041-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPII4.1.ER.200307T2115Z.200308T1515Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River Above Spencer / Highway 18.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 1322.60 feet.
* Flood stage is 1322.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday 
  March 07.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4329 9524 4324 9517 4321 9517 4314 9523
          4324 9529

$$

IAC041-091948-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-200311T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.200308T0137Z.200308T1800Z.200310T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Sioux River at Spencer.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 09AM Sunday the stage was 10.10 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 10.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday 
  March 07.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 10.2 feet by Sunday March 08 
  then begin falling.
* At stages near 10.0 feet...The right bank overflows, and minor 
flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas 
begins. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4321 9517 4314 9503 4299 9503 4302 9510
          4310 9511 4314 9523

$$

SDC035-091948-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200310T2100Z/
/MTVS2.1.ER.200302T1023Z.200304T0330Z.200309T2100Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 8.92 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Monday March 09.
* At stages near 8.0 feet...The right bank overflows. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4383 9850 4392 9842 4381 9829 4379 9807
          4373 9805 4374 9831

$$

SDC125-091948-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200315T1200Z/
/DVSS2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.200307T1435Z.200314T1200Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Davis.
* until Sunday March 15.
* At 08AM Sunday the stage was 11.80 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.00 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 12.1 feet by Thursday March 
  12 then begin falling.
* At stages near 12.0 feet...Highway 18 west of Davis will begin 
flooding, and several houses in the western parts of Davis are in 
danger of flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4340 9710 4340 9704 4327 9696 4318 9689
          4310 9694 4310 9703

$$

SDC027-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WKAS2.1.ER.200307T1200Z.200309T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Vermillion River Near Wakonda.
* until further notice.
* At 07AM Sunday the stage was 14.70 (Estimated) feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.00 feet.
* Recent activity...The river rose above flood stage on Saturday 
  March 07.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 15.1 feet by Monday March 09 
  then begin falling. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* At stages near 15.0 feet...Highway 19 south of Centerville could 
start flooding if the levees fail. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4310 9703 4310 9694 4291 9690 4291 9701
          4295 9700 4300 9704

$$

MNC101-091948-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVOM5.2.ER.200304T2333Z.200306T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* until further notice.
* At 10AM Sunday the stage was 1425.21 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* At stages near 1425 feet...The lower pasture and farm land begins 
flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed   Maximum Forecast  Recent Observed
         Stage    Stage  Time       Stage  Time       Crest Time

JAMES RIVER
HURS2    11.0   14.04 Sun 10 AM    16.4  Wed 7 PM    14.0  Sun Mar 08
FORS2    12.0   14.81 Sun 10 AM    15.7  Sat 7 PM    14.8  Sun Mar 08
JRMS2    17.0   19.81 Sun 10 AM    21.5  Sun 1 AM    20.1  Thu Mar 05
SCOS2    13.0   14.65 Sun 9 AM     15.2  Sun 7 AM    14.6  Sun Mar 08
YNNS2    12.0   12.15 Sun 10 AM    12.9  Sun 7 AM    12.1  Sun Mar 08

BIG SIOUX RIVER
BRKS2     9.0   9.15 Sun 10 AM     11.2  Wed 7 AM    9.2  Sun Mar 08
DERS2    12.0   9.09 Sun 10 AM     12.3  Thu 1 PM   10.0  Thu Mar 05
SFLS2    12.0   13.11 Sun 10 AM    14.2  Thu 7 PM   13.2  Sun Mar 08

LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
MIFI4    12.0   14.54 Sun 9 AM     14.7  Sun 1 PM   14.6  Sun Mar 08
SPII4    1322.0   1322.60 Sun 10 AM       M       1322.6  Sun Mar 08
SPWI4    10.0   10.10 Sun 9 AM     10.2  Sun 1 PM   10.2  Sun Mar 08

FIRESTEEL CREEK
MTVS2    8.0   8.92 Sun 10 AM     8.8  Sun 1 PM     11.5  Wed Mar 04

VERMILLION RIVER
DVSS2    11.0   11.80 Sun 8 AM    12.1  Wed 7 PM    12.2  Sat Mar 07
WKAS2    14.0   E14.70 Sun 7 AM   15.1  Mon 1 AM    14.7  Sun Mar 08

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5    1425.0   1425.21 Sun 10 AM       M       1426.7  Fri Mar 06
622 
WGUS83 KFSD 091436
FLSFSD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
936 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020

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

  West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca
 
.The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through
tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest 
forecasts. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water 
depth and road condition may be unsafe.

Additional information is available at 
 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd

Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio...
or your local radio and TV stations.

The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

&&

MNC101-091506-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200309T1436Z/
/AVOM5.2.ER.200304T2333Z.200306T2000Z.200308T2345Z.NO/
936 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca.
* At 09AM Monday the stage was 1424.86 feet.
* Flood stage is 1425.00 feet.
* At stages near 1425 feet...The lower pasture and farm land begins 
flooding. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9571 4411 9564 4389 9537 4382 9533
          4386 9546 4396 9557

$$

&& 
Location Flood    Latest Observed     Recent Observed
         Stage    Stage  Time         Crest Time

WEST FORK DES MOINES RIVER
AVOM5    1425.0   1424.86 Mon 9 AM    1426.7  Fri Mar 06

MG

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 Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 4, 5:15 PM CST, 5 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 5:15 PM CST, 5 hours 36 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
515 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Thursday Night)
Issued at 257 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

For tonight, the main story is the approaching cold front which will
be passing through the area overnight. Cold air advection behind the
front will create some gusty winds, and a few light rain showers are
likely as well. Amounts will remain light, with a small chance for a
brief rain/snow mixture as the precipitation comes to an end.

Winds aloft will strengthen prior to sunrise, and will begin to mix
down as the boundary layer destabilizes leading to strong sustained
winds throughout the day Thursday. Sustained winds up to 35 mph are
likely with gusts as high as 55 mph. As the cold front will have
brought in cooler air, high temperatures will be limited to the
40's, which are still above normal for this time of the year. In
areas with no snow, there is concern for fire danger due to the
strong winds and low relative humidities expected on Thursday. Fire
danger levels are currently reaching high to very high in areas with
no snow, but current guidance for our area suggests relative
humidity values will remain high enough for us not to issue a red
flag warning.

As mixing ceases with the sunset, the winds will decouple and be
brought back down to reasonable levels as a surface high pressure
slides in from the northwest. Temperatures will dip down into the
20s for most locations, while areas along Highway 14 could see upper
teens Friday morning.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)
Issued at 257 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

Friday we begin to see the upper ridge build into the Plains,
bringing well above normal temperatures to the region through the
weekend. Friday is still a transition day, so a little uncertainty
in exactly how much warm air will mix to the surface in the wake of
departing surface ridge. However, given increasing south-southwest
flow by midday, will favor the warmer side of guidance, which is
dominated by bias-corrected solutions.

For the upcoming weekend, broad blend already in the warmer half of
guidance, so will not make significant temperatures changes, though
will nudge our southern areas which have been free of snow for
several days up a bit closer to bias-corrected guidance. Largest
impact of this will be on Sunday, when some variances in frontal
timing are resulting in cooler blended guidance than most of the
latest models would suggest, again especially across our southern
counties. In general, looking at a very mild weekend, with highs in
the mid 50s-mid 70s Saturday, and a bit cooler Sunday. The primary
difference from previous warm periods is overnight lows will remain
well above freezing, especially Saturday night when lows in the 40s
are expected for most of the forecast area. This will make a large
dent in any remaining snow cover, and also lead to greater rises on
area streams and rivers than we have seen thus far this late winter.

Moisture initially somewhat lacking with the frontal passage on
Sunday, so daytime hours expected to remain dry. However, do see
some increase in moisture and some hint of weak instability as the
front reaches our eastern counties in the evening, followed by a
trailing wave  through the Central Plains late Sunday night into
Monday. Will keep chance pops across mainly the southeast half of
the forecast area with these features, but does not look like any
significant precip amounts in our area. In addition, instability not
enough to introduce mention of thunder at this time, but may need to
monitor this potential as we move through the upcoming days.

Cooler temperatures settle back into the area early next week, below
normal for early March, but with highs still above freezing in most
areas. Another chance of light precipitation toward the end of the
forecast period. Models showing little agreement on strength/timing
the next wave, but some consensus pointing to Tuesday night as the
better chance.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday evening)
Issued at 511 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

A cold front will sweep through the area overnight, bringing a
slight threat of a passing rain shower and gusty winds. In
addition, as winds increase aloft, low level wind shear will occur
at all TAF sites through Thursday morning. Northwesterly winds
will continue to increase on Thursday, with gusts around 40 kts
during the afternoon.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Wind Advisory from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday for SDZ038>040-050-
     052>071.

MN...Wind Advisory from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday for MNZ071-072-080-
     081-089-090-097-098.

IA...Wind Advisory from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday for IAZ001>003-
     012>014-020>022-031-032.

NE...Wind Advisory from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday for NEZ013-014.

&&

SHORT TERM...Trellinger
LONG TERM...JH
AVIATION...JM
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 4, 3:02 PM CST, 7 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
302 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-052115-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
302 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Northwest winds on Thursday will likely gust to 45 to 55 mph, with
strongest winds from later morning through the afternoon. The
strongest winds should be near the Missouri River, which is also
where a very high fire danger is expected. Areas with little to no
snow cover can also expect elevated fire danger due to the strong
winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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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.