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River Flood Warning 28, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2020, 9:16 AM CDT for Brown County, Minnesota. It took effect at May 19, 2020, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2020, 9:16 AM CDT (14:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 19, 2020, 11:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 22, 2020, 3:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Brown County, MN
The river
Written for the forecast point Cottonwood River (MN) at New Ulm (NWUM5). The gauge peaked at 10.69 ft at May 19, 2020, 9:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05317000, 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.
957 WGUS43 KMPX 181416 FLWMPX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DULUTH MN 916 AM CDT Mon May 18 2020 ...The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County .This river forecast is based on observed precipitation of 2 to 3 inches over the past 48 hours. Heavy rains could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue followup statements as conditions or forecasts change. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-192016- /O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0028.200519T1800Z-200522T2000Z/ /NWUM5.1.ER.200519T1800Z.200520T1800Z.200522T0200Z.NO/ 916 AM CDT Mon May 18 2020 The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a * Flood Warning for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * from Tuesday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * At 8:00 AM Monday the stage was 9.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and continue to rise to near 11.5 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday before midnight. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ Huyck
2 follow-up statements
662 WGUS83 KMPX 190707 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 207 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-201306- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0028.200519T1600Z-200522T0200Z/ /NWUM5.1.ER.200519T1600Z.200520T1200Z.200521T0800Z.NO/ 207 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * from this morning to Thursday evening. * At 100 AM Tuesday, the stage was 10.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue to rise to near 11.5 feet by tomorrow morning.the river will fall below flood stage by Thursday morning. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ MNC015-201306- /O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-200521T0224Z/ /SPFM5.1.ER.200519T0848Z.200519T1800Z.200520T0824Z.NO/ 207 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020 ...Flood Warning now expected to end Wednesday evening...The Flood Warning continues for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * until Wednesday evening. * At 130 AM Tuesday, the stage was 21.6 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and continue to rise to near 22.6 feet by this afternoon.the river will fall below flood stage by early tomorrow. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$
989 WGUS83 KMPX 191520 FLSMPX Flood Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1020 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Minnesota... Cottonwood River at New Ulm affecting Brown County Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County .Overview...The rivers are cresting just below minor flood stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your local radio or TV station for the latest information concerning this flood event. && MNC015-191550- /O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-200522T0200Z/ /NWUM5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Cottonwood River at New Ulm. * At 10:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 10.9 feet this evening. * Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flood waters begin to impact low lying areas...and some roads along the river. && LAT...LON 4433 9448 4427 9441 4422 9470 4430 9470 $$ MNC015-191550- /O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-200521T0224Z/ /SPFM5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT Tue May 19 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Cottonwood River Above Springfield . * At 9:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet. * Flood stage is 22.0 feet. * Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 21.6 feet. The river will fall to 20.6 feet by tomorrow morning. && LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490 4417 9510 $$ CEO
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 6:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MPX | Sibley | 24 hr |
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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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.