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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

May 21, 2024Clay County, Iowa

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this river flood warning at May 21, 2024, 8:55 AM CDT for Clay County, Iowa. It took effect at May 22, 2024, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2024, 8:55 AM CDT (13:55 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2024, 3:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 26, 2024, 6:08 PM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Clay County, IA

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 130 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:55 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 Ocheyedan River near Spencer (SPOI4). The gauge peaked at 9.27 ft at May 24, 2024, 6:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate4681005/2105/2205/2305/2405/2505/2605/27
Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
8 ft
Moderate stage
9.5 ft
Major stage
10.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06605000, 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.

960 
WGUS43 KFSD 211355
FLWFSD

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
855 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Floyd River at Sheldon affecting Sioux and O'Brien Counties.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.

&&

IAC141-167-221600-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0011.240521T2313Z-240523T1653Z/
/SHLI4.1.ER.240521T2313Z.240522T0600Z.240522T1652Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE THURSDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Floyd River at Sheldon.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, flooding affects large areas of farm land 
  within 1000 feet of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest around 13.5 feet around after
    midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

           Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location   Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Floyd River
Sheldon    12.0   6.1    Tue 7 am     13.3  8.9   7.6          


&&

LAT...LON 4324 9572 4320 9572 4318 9582 4312 9586
      4308 9587 4308 9594 4321 9587


$$

IAC041-221600-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0012.240522T0448Z-240525T1500Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240522T0448Z.240523T0000Z.240524T1500Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE SATURDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural 
  areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest around 10.7 feet tomorrow evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   9.0    Tue 7 am     10.5  10.7  10.1


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

IAC041-221600-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FL.W.0013.240522T1500Z-240524T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T1500Z.240523T0000Z.240523T1800Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO EARLY FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow morning to a crest around 8.2 feet tomorrow evening.
    It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    5.7    Tue 7 am     7.9   8.1   6.9          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

Kalin
13 follow-up statements
201 
WGUS83 KFSD 212156
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
456 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

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

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.

&&

IAC041-230000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.240521T2156Z-240525T1800Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240523T0000Z.240524T1800Z.NO/
456 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO EARLY SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural 
  areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.1
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   10.3   Tue 4 pm     11.1  10.5  9.8


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

IAC041-230000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.240522T1500Z-240524T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T1500Z.240523T0000Z.240523T1800Z.NO/
456 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO EARLY 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow morning to a crest of 8.2 feet tomorrow
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    6.6    Tue 4 pm     8.2   7.7   6.2          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

Dux
077 
WGUS83 KFSD 220230
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
930 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

  Floyd River at Sheldon affecting O'Brien and Sioux Counties.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

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

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 11am WednesdayWednesday evening.

&&

IAC041-230430-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240525T1500Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240522T0600Z.240524T1500Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural 
  areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   10.7   Tue 8 pm     11.2  10.4  9.7


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

IAC141-167-230430-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240523T1200Z/
/SHLI4.1.ER.240522T1200Z.240522T1200Z.240522T1200Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Floyd River at Sheldon.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, agricultural flooding begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

           Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location   Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Floyd River
Sheldon    12.0   7.3    Tue 8 pm     9.2   6.6   6.0          


&&

LAT...LON 4324 9572 4320 9572 4318 9582 4312 9586
      4308 9587 4308 9594 4321 9587


$$

IAC041-230430-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.240522T0800Z-240524T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0800Z.240523T0000Z.240523T1800Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

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

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tonight to a crest of 8.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will
    then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    7.3    Tue 8 pm     8.3   7.6   6.0          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

Dux
057 
WGUS83 KFSD 221400
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
900 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

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

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.

&&

IAC035-231600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240526T1800Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0000Z.240525T1800Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, the north bank of the river overflows.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   18.2   Wed 8 am     18.9  18.3  17.3


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC041-231600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240524T2000Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240522T1800Z.240523T2000Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 8.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.4
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.3    Wed 8 am     8.3   7.0   6.1          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-231600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240526T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240522T1800Z.240525T0000Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural 
  areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 10.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Friday evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   10.9   Wed 8 am     10.9  10.4  9.8


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

Masters
668 
WGUS83 KFSD 230057
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
757 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.

&&

IAC041-240300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240524T2100Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240523T0000Z.240523T2100Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 8.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.6 feet Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.7    Wed 7 pm     7.8   6.3   5.9          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-240300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240526T0300Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240523T0015Z.240525T0300Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural 
  areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Friday evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   11.3   Wed 7 pm     11.0  10.1  9.6


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

IAC035-240300-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240526T1800Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T1200Z.240525T1800Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, the north bank of the river overflows.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 18.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   18.3   Wed 7 pm     18.8  18.0  16.7


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

JM
523 
WGUS83 KFSD 231408
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
908 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.

&&

IAC035-241615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240528T0600Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.240527T0600Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the 
  south bank of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Thursday was 18.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall today, perhaps
    rising late Friday. It will then fall below flood stage early
    next week.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   18.0   Thu 8 am     17.8  18.0  17.6


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC041-241615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240527T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240523T1200Z.240526T1800Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is cresting currently and will begin to
    fall later today, falling below flood stage through the
    second half of the weekend.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.9    Thu 8 am     8.6   8.3   8.1          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-241615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240523T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor 
  flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural 
  areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 11.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
    feet this afternoon and then begin falling into the weekend.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   11.5   Thu 8 am     11.6  11.4  11.3


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

Kalin
615 
WGUS83 KFSD 240106
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
806 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

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

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.

&&

IAC035-250315-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240528T1800Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.240527T1800Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the 
  south bank of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8
    feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   17.6   Thu 7 pm     17.6  17.8  17.4


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC041-250315-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240529T0300Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240524T0600Z.240528T0300Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 9.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage late Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    9.1    Thu 7 pm     9.2   9.0   8.7          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-250315-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240524T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 11.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
    feet early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   11.8   Thu 7 pm     12.0  11.9  11.6


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

JM
988 
WGUS43 KFSD 241405
FLWFSD

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
905 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.

&&

IAC041-251615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.2.ER.240522T0900Z.240525T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    9.3    Fri 8 am     9.6   9.5   9.0          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

Kalin
030 
WGUS83 KFSD 241521
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1021 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

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

  Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Cherokee, Clay, 
  O'Brien and Buena Vista Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.

&&

IAC035-251730-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the 
  south bank of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around
    18.0 feet this afternoon before falling into the weekend.
    This forecast may be impacted by additional rainfall Saturday
    night.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   18.0   Fri 9 am     17.6  17.4  17.3


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC059-251730-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.ER.240524T1110Z.240526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm lands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around
    14.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. This forecast may be
    impacted by additional rainfall Saturday night.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Milford           12.0   12.6   Fri 9 am     13.8  14.3  14.1


&&

LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9523 4330 9515 4326 9520
      4326 9527 4329 9523


$$

IAC041-251730-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPOI4.2.ER.240522T0900Z.240525T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around
    9.6 feet tomorrow morning before falling through the second
    half of the weekend. This forecast may be impacted by
    additional rainfall Saturday night.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    9.3    Fri 9 am     9.6   9.4   8.8          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-251730-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240526T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, city sewers in Spencer can begin to back 
  up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if 
  flows on the tributary creeks are also very high.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 12.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around
    12.8 feet tomorrow evening before falling through the second
    half of the weekend. This forecast may be impacted by
    additional rainfall Saturday night.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   12.0   Fri 9 am     12.6  12.7  12.3


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

IAC021-035-041-141-251730-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0017.240526T1800Z-240530T0300Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.240526T1800Z.240527T1800Z.240529T0300Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Linn Grove.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, the city park in Sioux Rapids is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Sunday afternoon to a crest around 18.5 feet early
    Monday afternoon. This forecast may be impacted by additional
    rainfall Saturday night.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Linn Grove        18.0   16.9   Fri 10 am    17.6  18.0  18.5


&&

LAT...LON 4296 9544 4296 9508 4287 9509 4287 9542
      4292 9547


$$

Kalin
718 
WGUS83 KFSD 250046
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Cherokee, Clay, Buena 
  Vista and O'Brien Counties.

  Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay 
  County.

  Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County.

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.

&&

IAC041-251615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240530T1200Z/
/SPOI4.2.ER.240522T0900Z.240526T0600Z.240529T1200Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:45 PM CDT Friday was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5
    feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.9    Fri 6 pm     9.4   9.3   8.7          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC021-035-041-141-251615-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.240527T1800Z-240530T0000Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.240527T1800Z.240528T0600Z.240529T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Linn Grove.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, the city park in Sioux Rapids is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Monday afternoon to a crest of 18.2 feet early Tuesday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Linn Grove        18.0   16.8   Fri 7 pm     17.5  17.9  18.1


&&

LAT...LON 4296 9544 4296 9508 4287 9509 4287 9542
      4292 9547


$$

IAC041-251615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPII4.1.ER.240524T2045Z.240524T2345Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 1322.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:45 PM CDT Friday was 1322.2 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (unknown time)
Location            Stg    Stg    Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Little Sioux River
Spencer / Highway 1 1322.0 1322.2 Fri 6 pm     MSG   MSG   MSG


&&

LAT...LON 4326 9527 4326 9520 4321 9521 4317 9514
      4317 9520 4321 9526


$$

IAC059-251615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.ER.240524T1110Z.240526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm lands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:00 PM CDT Friday was 13.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3
    feet early Sunday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Milford           12.0   13.1   Fri 6 pm     13.8  14.3  14.0


&&

LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9523 4330 9515 4326 9520
      4326 9527 4329 9523


$$

IAC035-251615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the 
  south bank of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:00 PM CDT Friday was 18.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Sunday evening and continue rising to 17.1 feet Wednesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   18.0   Fri 6 pm     16.8  17.0  17.2


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC041-251615-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240526T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
746 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, city sewers in Spencer can begin to back 
  up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if 
  flows on the tributary creeks are also very high.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
    feet early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   12.0   Fri 6 pm     12.5  12.6  12.1


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

JH
225 
WGUS83 KFSD 251510
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting O'Brien, Clay, 
  Cherokee and Buena Vista Counties.

  Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay 
  County.

  Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

&&

IAC035-261715-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240530T1800Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.240529T1800Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the 
  south bank of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 18.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 16.5 feet
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   18.0   Sat 9 am     17.4  17.5  17.2


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC021-035-041-141-261715-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0017.240527T0600Z-240528T0600Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.240527T0600Z.240527T0600Z.240527T0600Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT TO EARLY 
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Linn Grove.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night to early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, the city park in Sioux Rapids is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to flood stage early Monday
    morning. It will then fall to 17.6 feet Monday evening. It
    will rise to 17.7 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall
    again and remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Linn Grove        18.0   16.9   Sat 10 am    17.8  17.8  17.7


&&

LAT...LON 4296 9544 4296 9508 4287 9509 4287 9542
      4292 9547


$$

IAC041-261715-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPII4.1.ER.240524T2045Z.240525T1415Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 1322.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Saturday was 1322.7 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                    Fld    Observed             
Location            Stg    Stg    Day/Time                

Little Sioux River
Spencer / Highway 1 1322.0 1322.7 Sat 9 am               


&&

LAT...LON 4326 9527 4326 9520 4321 9521 4317 9514
      4317 9520 4321 9526


$$

IAC059-261715-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.2.ER.240524T1110Z.240526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm lands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 13.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
    feet early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Milford           12.0   13.4   Sat 9 am     14.0  13.8  13.4


&&

LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9523 4330 9515 4326 9520
      4326 9527 4329 9523


$$

IAC041-261715-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240530T1200Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240526T0600Z.240529T1200Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm land begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 8.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.6    Sat 9 am     8.8   8.4   8.3          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-261715-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240526T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, city sewers in Spencer can begin to back 
  up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if 
  flows on the tributary creeks are also very high.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Saturday was 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   11.8   Sat 9 am     12.2  12.0  11.7


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

Chapman
196 
WGUS83 KFSD 260141
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay 
  County.

  Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

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

  Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, Buena Vista, 
  Cherokee and O'Brien Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by this evening.

&&

IAC021-035-041-141-260245-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0017.240527T0600Z-240526T0141Z/
/LNNI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Little Sioux River At Linn Grove.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
    feet tomorrow evening.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Linn Grove        18.0   17.0   Sat 8 pm     17.5  17.3  17.3


&&

LAT...LON 4296 9544 4296 9508 4287 9509 4287 9542
      4292 9547


$$

IAC035-270345-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240530T0000Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.240529T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the 
  south bank of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Tuesday evening and continue falling to 15.9 feet Thursday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   17.7   Sat 7 pm     17.3  17.3  17.0


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC041-270345-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240528T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240525T2330Z.240527T1800Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 8.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.6
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.6    Sat 7 pm     8.5   7.9   7.3          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-270345-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPII4.1.ER.240524T2045Z.240526T0045Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 1322.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 1322.8 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (unknown time)
Location            Stg    Stg    Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Little Sioux River
Spencer / Highway 1 1322.0 1322.8 Sat 7 pm     MSG   MSG   MSG


&&

LAT...LON 4326 9527 4326 9520 4321 9521 4317 9514
      4317 9520 4321 9526


$$

IAC059-270345-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.240524T1110Z.240525T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm lands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 13.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Milford           12.0   13.4   Sat 7 pm     13.4  13.4  13.2


&&

LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9523 4330 9515 4326 9520
      4326 9527 4329 9523


$$

IAC041-270345-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240526T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 11.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   11.9   Sat 7 pm     11.9  11.4  11.0


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

JM
310 
WGUS83 KFSD 261419
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
919 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

  Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County.

  Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County.

  Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay 
  County.

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

  Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.

&&

IAC059-271630-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240601T0600Z/
/MIFI4.1.ER.240524T1110Z.240526T1800Z.240531T0600Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other 
  farm lands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Sunday was 13.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near the crest of
    13.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Little Sioux River
Milford           12.0   13.6   Sun 8 am     13.6  13.4  12.8


&&

LAT...LON 4341 9527 4341 9523 4330 9515 4326 9520
      4326 9527 4329 9523


$$

IAC035-271630-
/O.EXT.KFSD.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240529T1800Z/
/CHKI4.1.ER.240522T0438Z.240523T0500Z.240528T1800Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, minor lowland flooding begins, and 
  Cherokee County Rescue mobilizes and sets up the flood control 
  center.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Sunday was 17.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Little Sioux River
Cherokee          17.0   17.5   Sun 8 am     17.4  17.1  16.7


&&

LAT...LON 4292 9547 4287 9542 4264 9555 4256 9569
      4256 9581 4269 9561 4280 9559


$$

IAC041-271630-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPII4.1.ER.240524T2045Z.240526T1045Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
919 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 1322.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday was 1322.8 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                     Fld    Observed             
Location             Stg    Stg    Day/Time                

Little Sioux River
Spencer / Highway 18 1322.0 1322.8 Sun 8 am               


&&

LAT...LON 4326 9527 4326 9520 4321 9521 4317 9514
      4317 9520 4321 9526


$$

IAC041-271630-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240528T1800Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240525T2330Z.240527T1800Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of pasture land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 8.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.4
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    8.4    Sun 8 am     8.1   7.5   7.1          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

IAC041-271630-
/O.CON.KFSD.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SPWI4.1.ER.240521T2027Z.240526T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, city sewers in Spencer can begin to back 
  up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if 
  flows on the tributary creeks are also very high.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday was 12.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near the crest of
    12.1 feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location          Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Little Sioux River
Spencer           10.0   12.1   Sun 8 am     11.7  11.3  10.9


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9520 4317 9514 4313 9502 4300 9501
      4296 9508 4296 9516 4306 9508 4312 9519


$$

Chapman
571 
WGUS83 KFSD 262308
FLSFSD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
608 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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

  Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County.

IAC041-270015-
/O.CAN.KFSD.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240526T2308Z/
/SPOI4.1.ER.240522T0900Z.240525T2330Z.240526T2155Z.NO/
608 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Ocheyedan River near Spencer.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.8 feet early
    Friday afternoon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld    Observed            Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg    Stg    Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Ocheyedan River
Spencer        8.0    7.9    Sun 5 pm     7.0   6.5   6.2          


&&

LAT...LON 4317 9531 4314 9516 4313 9514 4312 9520
      4313 9531


$$

JH

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 May 21, 6:40 AM CDT, 2 hours 15 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A line of strong to severe storms with damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours continues northeastward through portions of northwest IA, far southeast SD, and southwest MN early this morning. Large hail is also possible as a more secondary threat.
  • A conditional risk for renewed convection exists south of I-90 by mid day. If instability can redevelop, all hazards will be possible with afternoon storms, especially over Northwest Iowa.
  • Strong north to northwest winds will quickly develop Tuesday afternoon. Some potential for gusts to 50 to 55 mph through the I-29 corridor and then across Southwest Minnesota.
  • After a brief break from rain, additional thunderstorms are expected Thursday night through Friday. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible.
Area forecast discussion, May 21, 6:40 AM CDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
640 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A line of strong to severe storms with damaging wind gusts and
  heavy downpours continues northeastward through portions of
  northwest IA, far southeast SD, and southwest MN early this
  morning. Large hail is also possible as a more secondary
  threat.

- A conditional risk for renewed convection exists south of I-90
  by mid day. If instability can redevelop, all hazards will be
  possible with afternoon storms, especially over Northwest
  Iowa.

- Strong north to northwest winds will quickly develop Tuesday
  afternoon. Some potential for gusts to 50 to 55 mph through
  the I-29 corridor and then across Southwest Minnesota.

- After a brief break from rain, additional thunderstorms are
  expected Thursday night through Friday. Isolated strong to
  severe thunderstorms are possible.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 245 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

THIS MORNING: After a busy evening with multiple elevated supercells
and hail up to 3" in diameter, the early overnight hours have
quieted somewhat as the airmass overhead has generally become worked
over and mid-lvl lapse rates have lessened over the CWA.  Most of
the strong convection has been tied closer to the surface front
along the I-80 corridor where persistent overrunning is leading to
flash flooding.  Further north/northwest, we're continuing to see
widespread showers and thunderstorm development as deep synoptic
lift overspreads the Dakotas. Rainfall rates however are much lower
than other areas, as convection to the south in intercepting that
deep westward moisture trajectory.   Our eyes early this morning
continue to focus on a cluster of severe storms over southwestern
Nebraska, that is already showing signs of turning into a
progressive MCS. Latest CAMS continue to hint that as the ejecting
upper trough begins to lift northward, it will pull the surface
front a bit further northward, and also lift the deeper pool of
instability along with it.  Current projections take the developing
MCS towards Sioux City by 5-6am, though it's quite uncertain if
we'll be too stable in the boundary layer north of the effective
front to produce any strong winds as it moves into northwest Iowa.
The heavy rain axis may drift just into the Highway 20 corridor, but
at this point not envisioning it lifting much further north.

TODAY:  A secondary threat this morning could be the development of
a wake low in association with the MCS that moves through the area.
Several CAMs are suggesting the potential for 40 to 50 knot winds
moving through areas west of I-29 through mid-morning as the  MCS
falls apart.

Then the real questions develop.  A lull in precipitation is
expected through mid-late morning as a dry slot rotates into the Tri-
State area.  With the extensive low-stratus and variable winds could
see some drizzle at times.  A secondary lobe of vorticity will then
begin to lift rapidly northeast across Nebraska late this morning.
Surface cyclogenesis should begin to develop near Hastings and then
track northeast into southwest Minnesota by early afternoon.  Latest
guidance continues to suggest a corridor of moderate instability
upwards 2500 J/KG ahead of the front, but most of this
instability is above a stable layer around 1KM. If we can
somehow tap into the boundary layer briefly, then rapid surface
based updraft growth can develop over portions of northwest Iowa
early in the afternoon. However if we remain stuck with stratus
and too much stability below 1KM, then it's more likely we see
rapid growth of elevated convection. All that said, this event
will unfold very quickly this afternoon with storms beginning as
early as 11am-12pm and exiting the eastern zones by 3pm. Given
the large scale shear within the profile and 8-9C/KM mid-lvl
lapse rates, 2" hail will be possible. The wind and tornadic
threat remains conditional to the boundary layer, but given
0-1KM SRH approaching 70-100 m2/s2, very low LCLs, and some
concentration of MLCAPE in the lowest 1-2KM a tornadic risk is
certainly possible. The greatest tornadic threat will be along
and southeast of a line from Sioux City to Spencer.

As convection quickly moves northeast of the area by mid-afternoon,
the surface low will continue to deepen, with a pronounced low-lvl
wind field rotating from north to south around the surface low
through late afternoon and early evening.  Surface wind gusts
exceeding 45 knots are likely to develop over eastern South
Dakota and extend into Southwest Minnesota into early evening.
Some of the highest gusts in model data approach 50 to 55 knots
at times. Will go ahead and issue a wind advisory.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY:  Temperatures cool towards normal for Wednesday
and our dry spell will last one full day. Another deepening
upper trough moves into the Northern Plains Thursday with a warm
front developing over the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota
Thursday afternoon. We'll see how much moisture can return
northward, but as the upper trough and associated wind max aloft
moves into the area late Thursday, it could bring a risk for
severe convection. The CSU Learning Model suggests at least 15%
probabilities for hail and wind into the overnight hours, and
this fits the latest SPC Day 3 thoughts. Additional rainfall at
the end of the week likely averages between 0.25"-0.75".

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 640 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

Early this morning, a line of strong to severe storms spreads
through impacting KSUX and northwest IA, adjacent portions of
southeast SD, and southwest MN with gusty erratic winds as high
as 50-60 kts, large hail, and torrential rainfall possible.
Further northwest, an area of widespread showers and occasional
storms spreads northeast across the region, bringing periods of
moderate to heavy rain and IFR to MVFR conditions to KFSD,
KHON, and much of southeast and south central SD. In an area
including KHON and KMHE to KBKX, strong wake low winds may
develop with gusts of 40+ kts later this morning.

After a lull at some sites late this morning, additional
showers and possibly strong to severe storms are possible
starting mid day as MVFR to IFR ceilings continue across SD. The
surface low sliding east into southwest MN will slowly end rain
from west to east this afternoon and evening. However strong
northwest winds behind the sfc low may gust up to 40-50 kts,
including near KFSD, this afternoon through early evening.

After storms clear out late this afternoon, VFR conditions
should prevail tonight with slowly weakening northwest winds.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this
     evening for SDZ039-040-055-056-062-067.
MN...Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this
     evening for MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098.
     Flood Watch through this evening for MNZ081-090.
IA...Wind Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this
     evening for IAZ001>003-012>014.
     Flood Watch through this evening for IAZ003-013-014-021-022-
     031-032.
NE...Flood Watch through this evening for NEZ014.

&&

DISCUSSION...Dux
AVIATION...BP
Hazardous weather outlook, May 21, 4:50 AM CDT, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
450 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

SDZ038-050-052>054-057>061-063>065-068-221100-
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
450 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, east
central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and southeast
South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers and isolated storms will continue through the day Tuesday,
but severe weather is unlikely. By early this evening, a widespread
1 to 2 inches of rain is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday night with potential
for isolated severe thunderstorms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MNZ071-SDZ039-040-055-056-221100-
Lincoln-Kingsbury-Brookings-Lake-Moody-
450 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Minnesota and east
central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers and isolated storms will continue through the day Tuesday,
but severe weather is unlikely. By early this evening, a widespread
1 to 2 inches of rain is expected.

Strong northwest winds will gust up to 50 to 55 mph this afternoon
through mid evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday night with potential
for isolated severe thunderstorms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

IAZ001>003-012>014-MNZ072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ062-067-221100-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-
Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Minnehaha-Lincoln-
450 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms may continue early this morning
as storms arrive from the southwest. Large hail up to ping pong ball
size, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and flash flooding will be
the main threats.

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms may redevelop this
afternoon from 12 PM to 5 PM. Large hail up to hen egg size,
damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and flash flooding will be the main
threats. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out especially in areas
along and southeast of a line from Sioux City to Spencer. By this
evening, expect an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain with some
locations receiving over 3 inches. Renewed flooding on rivers such
as the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan is likely.

Strong northwest winds will gust up to 50 to 55 mph this afternoon
through mid evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday night with potential
for isolated severe thunderstorms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed early this morning and again
this afternoon.

IAZ020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ066-069>071-221100-
Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Turner-
Yankton-Clay-Union-
450 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms may continue early this morning
as storms arrive from the southwest. Large hail up to ping pong ball
size, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and flash flooding will be
the main threats.

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms may redevelop this
afternoon from 12 PM to 5 PM. Large hail up to hen egg size,
damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and flash flooding will be the main
threats. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out especially in areas
along and southeast of a line from Sioux City to Spencer. By this
evening, expect an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain with some
locations receiving over 3 inches. Renewed flooding on rivers such as
the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan is likely.

Strong northwest winds will gust up to 50 to 55 mph this afternoon
through mid evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday night with potential
for isolated severe thunderstorms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed early this morning and again
this afternoon.

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 21, 6:25 AM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
625 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

0619 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SW Sergeant Bluff     42.38N 96.38W
05/21/2024  M71 MPH          Woodbury           IA   ASOS

            ASOS station KSUX Sioux Gateway Airport.

&&

ak
Local storm report, May 21, 6:55 AM CDT, 2 hours before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
655 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

0626 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 ESE Sioux City        42.48N 96.33W
05/21/2024  M60 MPH          Woodbury           IA   Public

            Via personal weather station. Time of peak
            wind between 6:25 and 6:30am.

&&

ak
Local storm report, May 21, 7:28 AM CDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
728 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

0624 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NE Sioux City         42.53N 96.36W
05/21/2024                   Woodbury           IA   Broadcast Media

            Several trees and large branches down along
            Floyd Blvd in Sioux City. Time estimated via
            radar.

&&

ak
Local storm report, May 21, 8:54 AM CDT, 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
854 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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

0825 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SSE Centerville       43.04N 96.90W
05/21/2024  M51 MPH          Clay               SD   Mesonet

            Sustained winds peaked 43 mph at 0825 CDT.

&&

JC

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 20, 7:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDO'Brien32 min
May 20, 7:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDClay, O'Brien51 min
May 20, 7:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDCherokee, O'Brien, Plymouth, Sioux51 min
May 20, 7:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDBuena Vista, Clay, O'Brien47 min
May 20, 8:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatFSDBuena Vista, Clay50 min
May 20, 8:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDCherokee, O'Brien44 min
May 20, 8:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDBuena Vista, Cherokee43 min
May 20, 8:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDO'Brien, Osceola47 min
May 20, 9:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDBuena Vista, Cherokee64 min
May 20, 10:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDIda, Woodbury56 min
May 20, 10:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDPlymouth34 min
May 20, 10:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDCherokee, Ida, Plymouth, Woodbury47 min
May 20, 10:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDPlymouth31 min
May 21, 2:38 AM CDTWind AdvisoryFSDClay, Dickinson, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Sioux19 hr
May 21, 3:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDIda25 min
May 21, 6:05 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDWoodbury25 min
May 21, 6:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDCherokee, Ida, Plymouth, Woodbury34 min
May 21, 6:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDCherokee, Ida, Woodbury24 min
May 21, 8:55 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDO'Brien, Sioux51 hr
May 21, 8:55 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDClay24 days
May 21, 1:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDWoodbury33 min
May 21, 1:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDCherokee, Ida, Woodbury27 min
May 21, 2:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDBuena Vista, Cherokee, Ida34 min
May 21, 2:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDBuena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, O'Brien19 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.