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River Flood Warning 12, NWS Twin Cities, MN

May 13, 2022Anoka County, Hennepin County, Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this river flood warning at May 13, 2022, 2:50 PM CDT for Anoka County, Hennepin County, Minnesota. It took effect at May 13, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 21 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 13, 2022, 2:50 PM CDT (19:50 UTC)
In effect from
May 13, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 3, 2022, 2:50 PM CDT
In force
21 days
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Anoka County, MN, Hennepin County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Mississippi River at Hwy 169 at Champlin (AKAM5).

Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
14 ft
Major stage
17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05283500, 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.

471 
WGUS43 KMPX 131950
FLWMPX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
250 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota...

  Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin affecting Anoka and 
  Hennepin Counties.

.Heavy rainfall over the past week is causing rapid runoff through 
the Mississippi River tributaries and eventually the Mississippi 
River itself. The Mississippi River is expected to reach minor flood 
stage at Champlin over the weekend.

For the Mississippi River...including Hwy 169 at Champlin...Minor 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

MNC003-053-142000-
/O.NEW.KMPX.FL.W.0012.220513T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/AKAM5.1.ER.220515T0300Z.220517T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
250 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.8 feet, Champlin - some flooding downstream of 
  gage on Mississippi Drive
  At 11.0 feet, Champlin - flooding begins upstream of gage at 
  Galloway Park

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 130 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 9.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.8
    feet Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.7 feet on 06/17/1966.

&&

LAT...LON 4523 9352 4526 9351 4521 9339 4515 9330
      4513 9333 4519 9342

$$

CCS
5 follow-up statements
651 
WGUS83 KMPX 140142
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

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

  Snake River At Mora affecting Kanabec County.

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

  Long Prairie River at Long Prairie affecting Todd County.

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

  Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin affecting Anoka and 
  Hennepin Counties.

  Mississippi River at St. Cloud affecting Sherburne, Stearns and 
  Wright Counties.

  Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.

  Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa 
  and Yellow Medicine Counties.

  Sauk River at St. Cloud affecting Stearns County.

  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County.

For the Minnesota River...including Montevideo, Dawson, Granite 
Falls HWY 212, Morton, New Ulm, Mankato, Henderson MN19, Jordan, 
Savage...Major flooding is forecast.
For the Sauk River...including St. Cloud...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.
For the Mississippi River...including Royalton 4NW, St. Cloud, Hwy 
169 at Champlin, Hwy 610 @ Brooklyn Pk, Fridley abv 37th Ave NE, St. 
Paul, Hastings L/D 2, Red Wing L/D 3, Red Wing...Moderate flooding 
is forecast.
For the REDWOOD RIVER...including Redwood Falls...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

MNC153-140245-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220514T0142Z/
/LGPM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Long Prairie River at Long Prairie.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 815 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 6.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.4 feet Friday
    evening.


&&

LAT...LON 4603 9505 4604 9499 4601 9493 4600 9490
      4600 9488 4609 9488 4618 9482 4622 9484
      4622 9479 4619 9476 4600 9484 4593 9486
      4597 9490 4598 9498 4599 9504

$$

MNC003-053-141345-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220521T1200Z/
/AKAM5.1.ER.220515T0600Z.220516T1800Z.220520T1800Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 21.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Champlin - flooding begins on West River 
  Parkway upstream from gage

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 730 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 9.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Sunday morning to a crest of 13.4 feet early Monday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.4 feet on 04/15/2001.

&&

LAT...LON 4523 9352 4526 9351 4521 9339 4515 9330
      4513 9333 4519 9342

$$

MNC065-141345-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220516T0508Z/
/MOAM5.1.ER.220513T1848Z.220514T0600Z.220515T2308Z.UU/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snake River At Mora.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Sunday evening and continue falling to 4.5 feet Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.2 feet on 10/04/2017.

&&

LAT...LON 4578 9335 4601 9334 4601 9320 4578 9320

$$

MNC141-145-171-141345-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220521T1200Z/
/SCOM5.2.ER.220513T1345Z.220515T0000Z.220520T1800Z.NR/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Cloud.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 745 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 9.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.8 feet on 03/30/2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4535 9394 4537 9402 4540 9407 4547 9414
      4549 9416 4553 9417 4556 9417 4556 9413
      4553 9413 4551 9412 4547 9409 4544 9404
      4541 9397 4540 9392

$$

MNC145-141345-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STCM5.2.ER.220513T1515Z.220515T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Sauk River at St. Cloud.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Very low roadways may be impacted from 
  Richmond to St. Cloud; water reaching foundations of a few homes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 815 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 6.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7
    feet early Sunday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.8 feet on 04/13/1952.

&&

LAT...LON 4558 9422 4556 9419 4554 9425 4553 9429
      4549 9431 4547 9432 4545 9435 4545 9440
      4544 9442 4547 9443 4548 9439 4548 9435
      4552 9433 4555 9430

$$

MNC127-141345-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220519T0900Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220516T0600Z.220518T1500Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Redwood River near Redwood Falls.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Low lying areas, mainly farmland, and some 
  roads along the river begin to experience flooding; bottom of 
  Swayback bridge

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 730 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 6.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 6.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0
    feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage late Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.0 feet on 03/29/1943.

&&

LAT...LON 4457 9513 4455 9509 4452 9512 4450 9521
      4447 9527 4448 9546 4451 9546 4454 9536
      4455 9526 4454 9522 4456 9520 4456 9514

$$

MNC127-129-141345-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTNM5.2.ER.220512T0945Z.220516T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River At Morton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Numerous roads flooded and impassable 
  between the Minnesota River and Redwood Falls.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 730 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 24.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 24.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7
    feet early Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    24.4 feet on 03/31/2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4460 9518 4463 9515 4458 9507 4458 9505
      4457 9504 4457 9502 4455 9496 4453 9492
      4452 9487 4448 9487 4450 9491 4452 9496
      4454 9505 4455 9509 4457 9513

$$

MNC023-073-173-141345-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MVOM5.3.ER.220509T1845Z.220516T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sanitary sewers begin to be affected at 
  this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 800 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 16.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9
    feet early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    18.3 feet on 03/29/2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4503 9578 4498 9571 4494 9571 4493 9568
      4491 9563 4488 9567 4489 9568 4489 9572
      4492 9574 4493 9577 4494 9581 4498 9585

$$

JPC
823 
WGUS83 KMPX 141543
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1043 AM CDT Sat May 14 2022

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

  Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin affecting Anoka and 
  Hennepin Counties.

.Heavy rainfall over the past week is causing rapid runoff through 
the Mississippi River tributaries and eventually the Mississippi 
River itself. The Mississippi River is expected to reach Minor flood 
stage at Champlin by Sunday evening.

For the Mississippi River...including Royalton 4NW, St. Cloud, Hwy 
169 at Champlin, Hwy 610 @ Brooklyn Pk, Fridley abv 37th Ave NE, St. 
Paul, Hastings L/D 2, Red Wing L/D 3, Red Wing...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

MNC003-053-150345-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220520T1200Z/
/AKAM5.1.ER.220515T2200Z.220517T0000Z.220519T1800Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Champlin - flooding begins on West River 
  Parkway upstream from gage

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 930 AM CDT Saturday, the stage was 10.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.7 feet Monday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.7 feet on 04/16/1960.

&&

LAT...LON 4523 9352 4526 9351 4521 9339 4515 9330
      4513 9333 4519 9342

$$

CTG
504 
WGUS83 KMPX 150301
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

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

  Minnesota River At New Ulm affecting Brown, Blue Earth and 
  Nicollet Counties.

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

  Cottonwood River Above Springfield affecting Brown County.

  Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin affecting Anoka and 
  Hennepin Counties.

  Mississippi River at St. Cloud affecting Sherburne, Stearns and 
  Wright Counties.

  Minnesota River At Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties.

  Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa 
  and Yellow Medicine Counties.

  Sauk River at St. Cloud affecting Stearns County.

  Snake River At Mora affecting Kanabec County.

  Redwood River near Redwood Falls affecting Redwood County.

For the Cottonwood River...including Springfield, New Ulm...Minor 
flooding is forecast.
For the Minnesota River...including Montevideo, Dawson, Granite 
Falls HWY 212, Morton, New Ulm, Mankato, Henderson MN19, Jordan, 
Savage...Major flooding is forecast.
For the Sauk River...including St. Cloud...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.
For the Mississippi River...including Royalton 4NW, St. Cloud, Hwy 
169 at Champlin, Hwy 610 @ Brooklyn Pk, Fridley abv 37th Ave NE, St. 
Paul, Hastings L/D 2, Red Wing L/D 3, Red Wing...Minor flooding is 
forecast.
For the REDWOOD RIVER...including Redwood Falls...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

MNC003-053-151515-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220520T0000Z/
/AKAM5.1.ER.220516T0300Z.220517T0600Z.220519T0600Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin.

* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Champlin - flooding begins on West River 
  Parkway upstream from gage

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.4 feet early Tuesday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.5 feet on 04/29/2001.

&&

LAT...LON 4523 9352 4526 9351 4521 9339 4515 9330
      4513 9333 4519 9342

$$

MNC141-145-171-151515-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220519T1200Z/
/SCOM5.1.ER.220513T1345Z.220514T2230Z.220518T1800Z.NR/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Cloud.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 845 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 9.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 845 PM CDT Saturday was 9.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.4 feet on 05/17/1999.

&&

LAT...LON 4535 9394 4537 9402 4540 9407 4547 9414
      4549 9416 4553 9417 4556 9417 4556 9413
      4553 9413 4551 9412 4547 9409 4544 9404
      4541 9397 4540 9392

$$

MNC015-151515-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0013.220515T0544Z-220518T1600Z/
/SPFM5.1.ER.220515T0544Z.220516T0600Z.220517T2200Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cottonwood River Above Springfield.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 930 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 18.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 23.9 feet early
    Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    23.9 feet on 03/26/1989.

&&

LAT...LON 4421 9510 4425 9497 4425 9490 4421 9490
      4417 9510

$$

MNC013-015-103-151515-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0014.220516T0345Z-000000T0000Z/
/NULM5.1.ER.220516T0345Z.220518T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River At New Ulm.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 845 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 795.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 803.3
    feet early Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 800.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    804.2 feet on 09/29/2010.

&&

LAT...LON 4436 9460 4439 9459 4438 9451 4434 9445
      4430 9441 4428 9438 4426 9431 4422 9431
      4424 9435 4426 9441 4427 9443 4430 9446
      4433 9450 4435 9452

$$

MNC065-151515-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220515T1930Z/
/MOAM5.1.ER.220513T1848Z.220515T0600Z.220515T1330Z.UU/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snake River At Mora.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.0 feet Saturday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.2 feet on 10/04/2017.

&&

LAT...LON 4578 9335 4601 9334 4601 9320 4578 9320

$$

MNC145-151515-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STCM5.2.ER.220513T1515Z.220516T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Sauk River at St. Cloud.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 915 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 7.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 915 PM CDT Saturday was 7.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2
    feet early Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.2 feet on 03/27/2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4558 9422 4556 9419 4554 9425 4553 9429
      4549 9431 4547 9432 4545 9435 4545 9440
      4544 9442 4547 9443 4548 9439 4548 9435
      4552 9433 4555 9430

$$

MNC127-151515-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220519T0900Z/
/RWDM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220515T1200Z.220518T1500Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Redwood River near Redwood Falls.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Swayback bridge in Redwood Falls overtopped.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 7.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 830 PM CDT Saturday was 7.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.6
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.6 feet on 03/18/1972.

&&

LAT...LON 4457 9513 4455 9509 4452 9512 4450 9521
      4447 9527 4448 9546 4451 9546 4454 9536
      4455 9526 4454 9522 4456 9520 4456 9514

$$

MNC127-129-151515-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTNM5.2.ER.220512T0945Z.220516T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River At Morton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Numerous roads flooded and impassable 
  between the Minnesota River and Redwood Falls.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 25.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 830 PM CDT Saturday was 25.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7
    feet Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    24.4 feet on 03/31/2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4460 9518 4463 9515 4458 9507 4458 9505
      4457 9504 4457 9502 4455 9496 4453 9492
      4452 9487 4448 9487 4450 9491 4452 9496
      4454 9505 4455 9509 4457 9513

$$

MNC023-073-173-151515-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MVOM5.3.ER.220509T1845Z.220517T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Sat May 14 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sanitary sewers begin to be affected at 
  this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 900 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 16.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 900 PM CDT Saturday was 16.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9
    feet early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    18.3 feet on 03/29/2009.

&&

LAT...LON 4503 9578 4498 9571 4494 9571 4493 9568
      4491 9563 4488 9567 4489 9568 4489 9572
      4492 9574 4493 9577 4494 9581 4498 9585

$$

MKM
497 
WGUS83 KMPX 151545
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1045 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022

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

  Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin affecting Anoka and 
  Hennepin Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

MNC003-053-160345-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220518T1200Z/
/AKAM5.1.ER.220517T0600Z.220517T0600Z.220517T1800Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, Watercraft restrictions begin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 930 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 11.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage on
    Tuesday to a crest of 12.0 feet. It will then fall below
    flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.5 feet on 04/29/2001.

&&

LAT...LON 4523 9352 4526 9351 4521 9339 4515 9330
      4513 9333 4519 9342

$$

CEO
710 
WGUS83 KMPX 160221
FLSMPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
921 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Minnesota and Wisconsin...

  Mississippi River at St. Cloud affecting Sherburne, Stearns and 
  Wright Counties.

  Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2 affecting Dakota, 
  Washington, Pierce and Goodhue Counties.

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

  Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin affecting Anoka and 
  Hennepin Counties.

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

  Sauk River at St. Cloud affecting Stearns County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

MNC003-053-160330-
/O.CAN.KMPX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220516T0221Z/
/AKAM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Mississippi River At Hwy 169 at Champlin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 11.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
    feet Tuesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4523 9352 4526 9351 4521 9339 4515 9330
      4513 9333 4519 9342

$$

MNC141-145-171-161730-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220520T1200Z/
/SCOM5.1.ER.220513T1345Z.220516T0600Z.220519T1800Z.NR/
921 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 

* WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Cloud.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 845 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 9.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 845 PM CDT Sunday was 9.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.4 feet on 05/17/1999.

&&

LAT...LON 4535 9394 4537 9402 4540 9407 4547 9414
      4549 9416 4553 9417 4556 9417 4556 9413
      4553 9413 4551 9412 4547 9409 4544 9404
      4541 9397 4540 9392

$$

MNC037-049-163-WIC093-161730-
/O.EXT.KMPX.FL.W.0015.220517T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HSTM5.1.ER.220517T1200Z.220522T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hastings L/D 2.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 830 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 13.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Tuesday morning and continue rising to 16.2 feet early Sunday
    afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.2 feet on 10/04/2010.

&&

LAT...LON 4479 9288 4476 9285 4476 9281 4470 9270
      4465 9273 4468 9277 4470 9277 4472 9281
      4473 9284 4476 9291

$$

MNC145-161730-
/O.CON.KMPX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STCM5.2.ER.220513T1515Z.220516T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 PM CDT Sun May 15 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Sauk River at St. Cloud.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 815 PM CDT Sunday, the stage was 7.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 815 PM CDT Sunday was 7.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.0 feet on 04/11/1969.

&&

LAT...LON 4558 9422 4556 9419 4554 9425 4553 9429
      4549 9431 4547 9432 4545 9435 4545 9440
      4544 9442 4547 9443 4548 9439 4548 9435
      4552 9433 4555 9430

$$

NDC

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 Twin Cities, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 13, 1:56 PM CDT, 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 13, 1:56 PM CDT, 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
156 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

.DISCUSSION...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 238 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022

Key Messages:

- A quiet day is expected for Friday with lingering showers in
  southern MN weakening and moving out of the area by the mid to late
  morning.

- A few small chances for storms in the coming week, but generally
  quiet with a stretch of cooler weather after Sunday.

Today and Saturday:

The surface low and upper level trough which produced the forcing for
our severe weather today is expected to advect northwards into
central Canada over the next 30-36 hours, with sensible weather
dissipating as the last of the showers exit our coverage are by later
this morning. Dry weather continues through Saturday as the system
continues to lift northwards with zonal upper level flow over the
Upper Mississippi Valley becoming the norm. Temperatures for the
entire period will be warmest today and tomorrow with mid to upper
70s expected throughout the area as skies clear out today and remain
sunny for Saturday. Winds will be somewhat breezy but quite low
compared to much of our spring at 10-15mph with some occasional
20-25mph gusts, with a wind shift from west to northwest arriving on
Sunday as the cold front from the departing and northward moving
system finally swings across the area.

Sunday through Thursday:

A slight chance for some showers and thunderstorms will arrive on
Sunday afternoon as the cold front swings through, with no major
severe weather activity expected for now. Temperatures will take a
dive afterwards with highs throughout the rest of the week struggling
to get out of the mid 60s with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. A
few more chances for thunderstorms will arrive Tuesday night with on
and off chances through Thursday as zonal flow couples with a few
shortwaves to provide some forcing, with the best chance arriving on
Thursday as a strong LLJ and h850 WAA provide a better storm
environment compared to the other days of the week. Synoptic scale
models beyond the period continue to point towards below normal
temperatures overall, however at this point in May we are talking
about 50s for lows and 60s for highs which is still a welcome change
from what we experienced in April.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 141 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022

We'll see breezy southwest winds today die down overnight with
direction heading toward the SSE. As mixing picks up Saturday
morning, we'll see winds turn back to the west. Nothing more than
some passing high clouds are expected.

KMSP...We'll have cross winds today, but winds will favor something
to the north of 210 through the day, with a southerly wind expected
after traffic slows down tonight. Look for a more westerly wind
Saturday.

/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/
SUN...VFR. Wind W 10-15 kts.
MON...VFR. Wind NW 10-15g25 kts.
TUE...VFR. Chc MVFR/-SHRA overnight. Wind SE 5-10 kts.

&&

.MPX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...None.
WI...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...TDH
AVIATION...MPG
Hazardous weather outlook, May 13, 3:49 AM CDT, 11 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
349 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
140900-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
349 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 12, 7:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatMPXChippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Pope, Stevens, Swift45 min
May 12, 7:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBlue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Watonwan58 min
May 12, 7:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMPXBenton, Meeker, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and 1 more67 min
May 12, 7:09 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXDouglas21 min
May 12, 7:14 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXKandiyohi, Stearns16 min
May 12, 7:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMPXMorrison, Todd44 min
May 12, 7:32 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXTodd13 min
May 12, 7:36 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMorrison, Stearns9 min
May 12, 7:44 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXBenton, Morrison, Stearns16 min
May 12, 7:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXAnoka, Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Scott and 3 more60 min
May 12, 7:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBenton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Sherburne57 min
May 12, 7:55 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXBenton, Morrison20 min
May 12, 7:56 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMorrison19 min
May 12, 8:03 PM CDTTornado WarningMPXMorrison12 min
May 12, 8:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXKanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison54 min
May 12, 8:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXAnoka, Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington39 min
May 12, 8:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMorrison85 min
May 12, 8:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXRedwood, Yellow Medicine36 min
May 12, 9:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXBrown, Redwood27 min
May 12, 9:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXChippewa28 min
May 12, 10:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMPXBenton28 min
May 13, 3:07 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXMille Lacs11 hr
May 13, 9:11 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXSherburne, Stearns, Wright21 days
May 13, 9:13 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXStearns21 days
May 13, 9:18 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXTodd67 hr
May 13, 1:53 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXKanabec58 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.