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River Flood Warning 31, NWS Grand Forks, ND

April 17, 2023Marshall County, Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this river flood warning at Apr 17, 2023, 10:10 PM CDT for Marshall County, Minnesota. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 17, 2023, 10:10 PM CDT (03:10 UTC)
Expired
Apr 19, 2023, 2:16 PM CDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Marshall County, MN

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:14 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 Snake River (NW MN) above Warren (MKLM5). The gauge peaked at 67.61 ft at Apr 17, 2023, 1:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate646668707204/1804/1904/20
Action stage
66 ft
Minor stage
67 ft
Moderate stage
71 ft
Major stage
75 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05085450, 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.

408 
WGUS43 KFGF 180310
FLWFGF

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1010 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...The National Weather Service in Grand Forks ND has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Minnesota...North Dakota...

  Snake River below Warren affecting Marshall County.

  Pembina River at Walhalla affecting Pembina and Cavalier Counties.

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in North Dakota...

  Sheyenne River at Harwood affecting Cass County.

  Maple River near Mapleton (South of I-94) affecting Cass County.

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the 
following rivers in North Dakota...

  Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie affecting Richland County.

.Snowmelt river flooding to continue.  Rate of rise and ultimate 
crest is uncertain due to rate of ongoing snowmelt runoff and 
possible rain and colder temperatures in the forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through 
flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


MNC089-190915-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0031.230418T0310Z-230421T0600Z/
/MKLM5.1.SM.230418T0015Z.230419T1200Z.230420T0000Z.NO/
1010 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY 
FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Snake River below Warren.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 67.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 67.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM CDT Monday was 67.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall to 67.1 feet tomorrow evening.
    It will then rise to 67.4 feet Wednesday morning. It will
    fall below flood stage Wednesday evening to 64.8 feet early
    Monday afternoon then rise again.
  - Flood stage is 67.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4823 9666 4820 9664 4817 9681 4820 9684


$$

NDC019-067-190915-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FL.W.0032.230418T1200Z-230420T0000Z/
/WLHN8.1.SM.230418T1200Z.230418T1200Z.230418T1800Z.NO/
1010 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pembina River at Walhalla.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4900 9771 4892 9764 4884 9787 4887 9808
      4900 9825


$$

NDC017-190915-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0020.230418T0408Z-000000T0000Z/
/MPLN8.2.SM.230418T0408Z.230419T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL 
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of 
  record.

* WHERE...Maple River near Mapleton (South of I-94).

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

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 22.0 feet
    early Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4700 9698 4690 9691 4670 9722 4679 9732
      4694 9710


$$

NDC017-190915-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0028.230420T0621Z-000000T0000Z/
/HWDN8.3.SM.230420T0621Z.230423T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY 
NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of 
  record.

* WHERE...Sheyenne River at Harwood.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 91.0 feet, MAJOR FLOOD. BNSF railroad line may need 
  to be closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 76.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Thursday morning and continue rising to 91.2 feet early
    Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Flood stage is 84.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4709 9683 4697 9683 4693 9686 4692 9699
      4701 9698


$$

NDC077-190915-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABRN8.3.SM.230417T0305Z.230421T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, County Road 3 bridge (downstream of gage) 
  starts to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
    feet Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4663 9696 4663 9679 4612 9664 4611 9712


$$

BH
4 follow-up statements
354 
WGUS83 KFGF 181544
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

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

  Buffalo River near Hawley affecting Clay County.

  Marsh River at Shelly affecting Norman County.

  Red Lake River at Crookston affecting Polk County.

  Snake River below Warren affecting Marshall County.

  Snake River AT Alvarado affecting Marshall County.

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

  Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County.

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

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

  South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through 
flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


MNC027-181645-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230418T1544Z/
/SABM5.1.SM.230413T1315Z.230415T0030Z.230418T1200Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.3 feet Tuesday
    morning.


&&

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


$$

MNC089-192145-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230421T0824Z/
/MKLM5.1.SM.230418T0015Z.230419T1200Z.230420T0224Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snake River below Warren.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 67.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 66.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest of 67.6 feet tomorrow morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 67.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4823 9666 4820 9664 4817 9681 4820 9684


$$

MNC107-192145-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230422T1500Z/
/SHYM5.2.SM.230416T2112Z.230418T1045Z.230421T0900Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Marsh River at Shelly.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Agricultural 
  flooding begins.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue falling to 12.0 feet
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

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


$$

MNC119-192145-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRKM5.2.IJ.230414T2325Z.230417T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Red Lake River at Crookston.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EOC activated if 
  advised by EOC Committee.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.2 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4794 9701 4785 9649 4785 9623 4771 9653
      4779 9694


$$

MNC069-192145-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230425T1600Z/
/HLLM5.2.SM.230414T1102Z.230418T0515Z.230424T1000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Two Rivers River near Hallock.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 807.0 feet, Storm sewer valves at 175 bridge, 4th St 
  S, and the cemetery are closed and portable pumps are set up.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 807.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 807.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Monday morning and continue falling to 801.0 feet
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 802.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719


$$

MNC027-192145-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230420T1800Z/
/HWYM5.1.SM.230414T0952Z.230415T0400Z.230419T1200Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Buffalo River near Hawley.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Parts of Hawley City 
  Park begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 8.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.3 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4690 9601 4680 9633 4684 9652 4692 9650
      4701 9603


$$

MNC089-192145-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.230419T1030Z-230421T0900Z/
/ALVM5.1.SM.230419T1030Z.230419T1800Z.230420T0300Z.UU/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO 
EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snake River AT Alvarado.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 106.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Storm sewer flood 
  gates are closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 103.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight
    to 106.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall
    below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 106.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4817 9679 4814 9702 4831 9712 4846 9713


$$

MNC027-192145-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DILM5.2.SM.230414T0422Z.230416T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Buffalo River near Dilworth.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The approach road on the north side of the 
  bridge begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.1 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


&&

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


$$
441 
WGUS83 KFGF 190142
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

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

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

  Marsh River at Shelly affecting Norman County.

  Red Lake River at Crookston affecting Polk County.

  Buffalo River near Hawley affecting Clay County.

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

  Snake River below Warren affecting Marshall County.

  Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through 
flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


MNC089-200745-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230421T2024Z/
/MKLM5.1.SM.230418T0015Z.230419T1800Z.230420T1424Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Snake River below Warren.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 67.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 67.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 67.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 68.0
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage late Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 67.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4823 9666 4820 9664 4817 9681 4820 9684


$$

MNC107-200745-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230422T1300Z/
/SHYM5.1.SM.230416T2112Z.230418T1045Z.230421T0700Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Marsh River at Shelly.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Agricultural 
  flooding begins.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue falling to 12.4 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

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


$$

MNC119-200745-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230423T0000Z/
/CRKM5.1.IJ.230414T2325Z.230417T1115Z.230421T1800Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Red Lake River at Crookston.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, EOC Committee meets to determine when to 
  open EOC. Decision based on river level predictions and forecasted 
  weather.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:20 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:20 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 11.6 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4794 9701 4785 9649 4785 9623 4771 9653
      4779 9694


$$

MNC069-200745-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230426T1200Z/
/HLLM5.2.SM.230414T1102Z.230418T0515Z.230425T0600Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 
26...

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

* WHERE...Two Rivers River near Hallock.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 26.

* IMPACTS...At 807.0 feet, Storm sewer valves at 175 bridge, 4th St 
  S, and the cemetery are closed and portable pumps are set up.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 806.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 807.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 801.3 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 802.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719


$$

MNC027-200745-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230426T2000Z/
/DILM5.2.SM.230414T0422Z.230416T1100Z.230425T1400Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 
26...

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

* WHERE...Buffalo River near Dilworth.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 26.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Tuesday morning and continue falling to 12.6 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


&&

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


$$

MNC027-200745-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230420T1800Z/
/HWYM5.1.SM.230414T0952Z.230415T0400Z.230419T1200Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Buffalo River near Hawley.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Parts of Hawley City 
  Park begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 8.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.2 feet Tuesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4690 9601 4680 9633 4684 9652 4692 9650
      4701 9603


$$

VG
282 
WGUS83 KFGF 191421
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

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

  Buffalo River near Dilworth affecting Clay County.

  Marsh River at Shelly affecting Norman County.

  Red Lake River at Crookston affecting Polk County.

  Snake River below Warren affecting Marshall County.

  Snake River AT Alvarado affecting Marshall County.

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

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

  Two Rivers River near Hallock affecting Kittson County.

.Snowmelt river flooding to continue.  Rate of rise and ultimate 
crest is uncertain due to rate of ongoing snowmelt runoff and 
possible rain, snow, and colder temperatures in the forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Safety message - Turn around, don't drown. Don't travel through 
flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


MNC089-202030-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230421T1800Z/
/MKLM5.1.SM.230418T0015Z.230419T0215Z.230420T1200Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Snake River below Warren.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 67.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 66.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 67.0
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 67.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4823 9666 4820 9664 4817 9681 4820 9684


$$

MNC089-202030-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230422T0700Z/
/ALVM5.1.SM.230419T0221Z.230420T0600Z.230421T0100Z.UU/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Snake River AT Alvarado.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 108.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Overland flooding 
  of local agricultural land.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 107.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 107.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 107.6 feet just after
    midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening to 103.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It
    will rise to 104.0 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall
    again and remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 106.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4817 9679 4814 9702 4831 9712 4846 9713


$$

MNC107-202030-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230422T0508Z/
/SHYM5.1.SM.230416T2112Z.230418T1045Z.230420T2308Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Marsh River at Shelly.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.2 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

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


$$

MNC119-202030-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230421T0600Z/
/CRKM5.1.IJ.230414T2325Z.230417T1115Z.230420T0000Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Red Lake River at Crookston.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, MINOR FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 10.0 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4794 9701 4785 9649 4785 9623 4771 9653
      4779 9694


$$

MNC069-202030-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230426T1800Z/
/HLLM5.2.SM.230414T1102Z.230418T0515Z.230425T1200Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Two Rivers River near Hallock.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 807.0 feet, Storm sewer valves at 175 bridge, 4th St 
  S, and the cemetery are closed and portable pumps are set up.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 806.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 807.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning and continue falling to 801.0 feet Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 802.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4885 9667 4867 9662 4873 9713 4888 9719


$$

MNC027-202030-
/O.EXT.KFGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-230426T1200Z/
/DILM5.2.SM.230414T0422Z.230416T1100Z.230425T0600Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Buffalo River near Dilworth.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 20.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 12.1 feet
    Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


&&

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


$$

MNC107-202030-
/O.CON.KFGF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HNDM5.2.SM.230417T0658Z.230425T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, Water levels reach low steel on bottom of 
  Co. Hwy 25 bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 28.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0
    feet early Tuesday morning. The Wild Rice river at Hendrum is
    forecast to rise as the mainstem Red River increases and
    causes backwater.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

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


$$

DJR
962 
WGUS83 KFGF 191916
FLSFGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
216 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

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

  Snake River below Warren affecting Marshall County.

MNC089-192030-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-230419T1916Z/
/MKLM5.1.SM.230418T0015Z.230419T0215Z.230419T0720Z.NO/
216 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Snake River below Warren.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 66.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 66.5 feet
    this evening and remain below flood stage through the
    forecast period.


&&

LAT...LON 4823 9666 4820 9664 4817 9681 4820 9684


$$

DJR

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 17, 6:25 PM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 6:25 PM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
625 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

.UPDATE...
Issued at 625 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

It is looking to be a quiet night, with winds becoming light and
only some high thin cirrus spreading in. After peaking today in
the 40s, lows tonight should fall back below freezing, into the
20s.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday night)
Issued at 339 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

Today and Tuesday

Weather impacts are not anticipated today or Tuesday as mostly sunny
skies prevail across the area. High pressure continues to dominate
the Northern Plains through the remainder of the day as a shortwave
H5 ridge pushes to the east. Look for an increase in high clouds
during the overnight period, with a continued expansion of cloud
cover during the day Tuesday. This will be in response to an
approaching upper low that is expected to impact the area by mid-
week. Highs for Tuesday will range from the low 40s in the Devils
Lake Basin, to the low 50s in west-central Minnesota.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 339 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

H5 low pressure impacts the area starting early Wednesday, with
precipitation chances increasing late Tuesday night. Temperatures
early Wednesday morning support snow from the Hwy 200 corridor and
points north, but then rebound late in the morning, with snow
changing to rain. Showers prevail across the area through much of
Wednesday afternoon before changing back to snow late Wednesday
night into Thursday morning. The majority of ensemble members keep
precipitation type as all snow during the day Thursday; however,
with temperatures climbing above freezing, accumulations will be
inhibited. Currently, the probability of receiving 1 inch or more
snow is around 50 percent for Thursday into Thursday night, with the
best chances occurring along and north of Hwy 200.

Friday through Sunday: A chance for light snow lingers into Friday
and Saturday , along with cooler than average temperatures. Highs
are only expected to reach the 30s Friday and Saturday, with 40s on
Sunday. It is uncertain at this time how much moisture will be
available ahead of a second H5 low that traverses the region late
Saturday. Current guidance keeps the flow rather transient during
this period, which should serve to limit precipitation amounts.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday evening)
Issued at 625 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

Only thing to note for this set of TAFs will be changing wind
directions. North winds early this evening will become light, then
they will switch around to the east-southeast on Tuesday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 400 PM CDT Mon Apr 17 2023

Snowmelt continues across the Red River basin, with meltwater
beginning to enter the river system in spots where it had been
previously slow to enter. Overall, river responses are becoming more
widespread, and are expected to continue to increase in the coming
days.

Temperatures trend toward normal to below normal through the
week with the snowpack melt progression continuing through the week.
The rate of rise and ultimate crests remain uncertain due to
forecast temperatures, ongoing snowmelt runoff, and additional
precipitation chances expected this week. However it is looking more
likely that southern valley crests could come this weekend into
early next week, with northern valley crests toward next week into
early May.

Overland flooding continues across much of the area. Areal flood
warnings remain in effect to account for an increase in overland
flooding across the basin. As the meltwater increases across the
area, increases in overland flooding especially in areas of
southeastern ND are expected.

Ice jams remain a contributor to flooding in the Crookston area and
near Neche. The Pembina River near Neche has rapidly risen today due
to the ice jam, and is expected to continue to rise into tomorrow.
Previous ice jam history with that amount of water flow has put the
river back into moderate flooding, and that trend is possible again
with the ice jamming currently ongoing.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...None.
MN...None.
&&

UPDATE...Godon
SHORT TERM...Lynch
LONG TERM...Lynch
AVIATION...Godon

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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.