Grafton, ND

11:44 AM CDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 97.4° W
Lat: 48.4° N
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Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
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Grafton Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:35 AM CDT
Weather Station
Grafton (KGAF)
Elevation
823 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
46 °F
Feels Like 39 °F
Wind(mph)
18
Sunrise / Set
5:41 AM
9:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Rain Showers 54 °F
Rain Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Rain 43 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 64 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Clear 61 | 45 °F
Clear
Friday
Partly Cloudy 63 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Fog 66 | 45 °F
Fog
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.84 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 1100 ft
Moisture
Humidity
100%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGAF 211635Z AUTO 03016G21KT 10SM OVC011 08/08 A2984 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
39 °F
Dew Point
46 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
18 mph from NNE
Wind Gust
24 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
1.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNE at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_fog Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Grafton ND

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KGAF

Tuesday, 21
Rain Showers
54 | 43 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
64 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 23
Clear
61 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
63 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Fog
66 | 45 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
66 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Mostly Cloudy
70 | 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
72 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNE at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 44 42 | 42 44 | 44 44 | 43
Wind 26 mph NNE 23 mph NNE 18 mph NE 10 mph NE
Humidity 97% 100% 96% 96%
Chance of Precip. 100% 70% 70% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 53%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
9:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.92], Average RMSE [2.37]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [3.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 40 62 | 40 61 | 44 51 | 44
Wind 9 mph NNE 15 mph NNE 16 mph NNE 8 mph NNE
Humidity 83% 45% 51% 73%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 72% 3% 32% 2%
Conditions Chance of Rain Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
9:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.03], Average RMSE [2.35]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.71], Average RMSE [2.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 38 57 | 39 57 | 40 45 | 38
Wind 7 mph NE 8 mph East 8 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 80% 53% 53% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 11% 14% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
9:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [2.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.25], Average RMSE [4.17] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 39 59 | 42 54 | 46 52 | 50
Wind 7 mph SE 11 mph SSE 9 mph SE 7 mph SE
Humidity 73% 53% 76% 95%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 28% 17% 44% 60%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
9:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.46], Average RMSE [3.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [4.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 51 61 | 56 58 | 57 54 | 54
Wind 7 mph ESE 8 mph SE 10 mph East 8 mph ESE
Humidity 100% 83% 96% 100%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 47% 36% 62% 76%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
9:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.53], Average RMSE [2.62]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.64], Average RMSE [4.70] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 47 62 | 54 58 | 57 57 | 56
Wind 7 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 10 mph ESE 9 mph ESE
Humidity 94% 72% 95% 97%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 75% 43% 42% 53%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
9:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.69], Average RMSE [3.62]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [4.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 52 63 | 56 63 | 62 56 | 56
Wind 9 mph ESE 10 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 97% 75% 96% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 78% 100% 89% 78%
Conditions Fog Overcast Overcast Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
9:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.36], Average RMSE [4.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.45], Average RMSE [5.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 56 64 | 62 67 | 65 61 | 61
Wind 7 mph ESE 7 mph SE 6 mph ESE 3 mph East
Humidity 100% 93% 96% 100%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 72% 87% 43% 64%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
9:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.19], Average RMSE [4.36]
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 69 | 60 70 | 61 62 | 60
Wind 2 mph East 1 mph ESE 2 mph ENE 2 mph East
Humidity 100% 72% 73% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 38% 24% 7% 10%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
9:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.56], Average RMSE [4.89]
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 57 69 | 58 70 | 62 61 | 60
Wind 2 mph East 1 mph ENE 3 mph NE 3 mph NE
Humidity 93% 70% 76% 97%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 7% 18% 37% 55%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:33 AM
9:21 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:19 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_fog Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 58 68 | 61 68 | 64 60 | 60
Wind 4 mph ENE 3 mph East 4 mph ENE 2 mph ENE
Humidity 100% 81% 86% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 70% 80% 85% %
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 75 °F 46 °F
Record 100 °F (1964) 30 °F (1963)
Yesterday 54 °F 48 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:41 AM CDT 9:11 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:03 AM CDT 9:50 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:12 AM CDT 10:41 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:03 AM CDT 11:51 PM CDT
Moon 5:10 PM CDT 3:29 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 46m
Length of Day
15h 29m
Tomorrow will be 2m 16s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
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May 31
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Jun 8
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No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 30° (NNE)
Ceiling: 1100 ft

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Flood Warning, Areal Flood Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:23 AM CDT on May 21, 2013

... Forecast flooding increased from minor to major severity...
the Flood Warning continues for
the Park River at Grafton.

* From this morning to Tuesday may 28.
* At 10:30 am Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Major flood stage is 14.5 feet.
* For the next 7 days... major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... rise above flood stage by late Tuesday morning and
continue to rise to near 16.5 feet by Thursday mid-morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Sunday night.
* Crest forecast... near 16.5 feet. Flood of record is 16.52 feet in 1950.


Lat... Lon 4850 9749 4839 9750 4842 9716 4851 9715

Wjb


1013 PM CDT Mon may 20 2013

The Flood Warning continues for
the Forest River at Minto.
* From late Tuesday night to Saturday afternoon... or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Monday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Minor flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast... rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue
to rise to near 6.4 feet by early Thursday morning. The river will
fall below flood stage by Friday mid-morning.
* Impact statement(s) - at 6.0 feet, Flood Warning stage... minor. Left
bank flooding. Bankfull stage.


Lat... Lon 4826 9756 4819 9752 4829 9714 4837 9716



daily 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST forecast stage in feet:

date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat sun Mon
(month/day) 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 05/27

Forest River
Minto 5.7 6.3 6.3 5.5 4.5 3.8 3.4




335 PM CDT Mon may 20 2013

... The Flood Warning remains in effect until 300 PM CDT Tuesday for
Walsh... Pembina and eastern Cavalier counties...

At 335 PM CDT... the public reported that flooding was occurring in
the towns of mountain and Crystal in southwestern Pembina County.
Water was also very high and flooding roads in areas south of
Walhalla into the Olga and Milton areas of southeastern Cavalier
County and into the Hoople region of northern Walsh County.

* Public reported 5 to 7 inches of rain in the mountain and Crystal
area. Rain will still fall this evening but taper off slowly in
intensity overnight into Tuesday. Another half inch or a bit more
is expected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Most flash flood deaths occur in automobiles. Do not drive your
vehicle into water of unknown depth. One or two feet of water will
float most cars downstream.

Turn around dont drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads. Most flood
related deaths occur in automobiles.


Lat... Lon 4900 9735 4820 9727 4820 9826 4900 9837


Dtr



Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:21 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

The Flood Watch continues for
the Red River at Oslo
* from Thursday morning until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM Monday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is possible.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast... flood stage may be reached by late Thursday morning.


Lat... Lon 4810 9721 4807 9698 4846 9706 4848 9725

daily 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST forecast stage in feet:

date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat sun Mon
(month/day) 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 05/27

Red River
Oslo 21.9 24.3 27.0 29.9 32.4 33.0 32.9

Speicher



914 PM CDT Mon may 20 2013

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND has issued a
* Flood Watch for
the Red River at Drayton
* from Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM Monday the stage was 28.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is possible.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast... flood stage may be reached by Friday afternoon.


Lat... Lon 4881 9734 4848 9725 4846 9705 4874 9702


daily 7 PM CDT/6 PM CST forecast stage in feet:

date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat sun Mon
(month/day) 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 05/27

Red River
Drayton 28.8 29.8 31.0 32.2 33.0 33.6 33.8

Speicher



956 am CDT Mon may 20 2013

The Flood Watch continues for
the Park River at Grafton
* from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday morning.
* At 9:30 am Monday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is possible.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast... flood stage may be reached by Wednesday early afternoon.


Lat... Lon 4850 9749 4839 9750 4842 9716 4851 9715

Daily 7 am CDT/6 am CST forecast stage in feet:

date Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat sun Mon
(month/day) 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25 05/26 05/27

Park River
Grafton 10.0 11.7 12.5 12.3 11.4 10.5 9.8

Wjb



Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:08 am CDT on May 21, 2013

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Grand Forks univ. (Nws) ND...

A record rainfall of 1.42 inches was set at Grand Forks univ. (Nws)
ND yesterday. This breaks the old record of 0.75 inches set in 1908.


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05/21/2013 0940 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m4.50 inch, reported by public.


            3 day storm total




05/21/2013 1114 am

Park River, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m5.50 inch, reported by public.


            3 day storm total





05/21/2013 0700 am

2 miles W of Park River, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m5.81 inch, reported by other federal.


            Homme dam site - 3 day storm total




05/21/2013 0700 am

6 miles E of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m5.65 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            3 day storm total




05/21/2013 0700 am

9 miles SW of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.83 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            3 day storm total




05/21/2013 0800 am

3 miles NW of Oslo, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m3.55 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            3 day storm total




05/21/2013 0800 am

2 miles E of Adams, Walsh County.

Heavy rain e2.43 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            3 day storm total




05/21/2013 0900 am

7 miles N of Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m5.00 inch, reported by public.


            3 day storm total




05/21/2013 0900 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m5.25 inch, reported by public.


            3 day storm total




05/20/2013 0700 am

9 miles SW of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.43 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

3 miles NW of Oslo, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.94 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0820 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.40 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0943 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

6 miles E of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

9 miles SW of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.43 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

6 miles E of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

3 miles NW of Oslo, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.94 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0820 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.40 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0943 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

9 miles SW of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.43 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

3 miles NW of Oslo, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.94 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0820 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.40 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0943 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

6 miles E of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

9 miles SW of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.43 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

6 miles E of Lankin, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0700 am

3 miles NW of Oslo, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m1.94 inch, reported by co-op observer.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0820 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.40 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0943 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0943 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0820 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.40 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0943 am

Grafton, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far




05/20/2013 0820 am

Fordville, Walsh County.

Heavy rain m2.40 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total so far


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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:41 am CDT on May 21, 2013


Heavy rain reports

Location precip time/date
                           (inches) of observation lat Lon
Minnesota

... Becker County...
Detroit Lakes 1.54 M 700 am 05/21 46.81n 95.84w
5 NW Cormorant 2.30 M 900 am 05/21 46.78n 96.14w
3 N Detroit Lakes 2.66 M 700 am 05/21 46.86n 95.84w
1 S Osage 4.55 M 800 am 05/21 46.91n 95.26w

... Beltrami County...
Saum 1.43 M 700 am 05/21 47.97n 94.68w
Bemidji 1.64 M 700 am 05/21 47.48n 94.88w
Thorhult 2.32 M 800 am 05/21 48.23n 95.25w

... Clay County...
Felton 1.50 M 700 am 05/21 47.08n 96.50w
9 SSE Hawley 1.98 M 800 am 05/21 46.76n 96.24w
Moorhead 2.13 M 700 am 05/21 46.86n 96.76w

... Clearwater County...
Lake Itasca 1.93 M 700 am 05/21 47.25n 95.21w
Long Lost Lake 2.31 M 700 am 05/21 47.19n 95.42w

... Grant County...
Elbow Lake 0.98 M 700 am 05/21 45.99n 95.98w

... Hubbard County...
Badoura 1.71 M 700 am 05/21 46.86n 94.77w
10 se Park Rapids 1.90 M 940 am 05/21 46.82n 94.91w
Park Rapids 2.13 M 700 am 05/21 46.92n 95.06w

... Kittson County...
Humboldt 2.44 M 700 am 05/21 48.92n 97.09w

... Lake of The Woods County...
Baudette 2.62 M 700 am 05/21 48.71n 94.59w
5 S Baudette 3.51 M 700 am 05/21 48.64n 94.59w

... Marshall County...
Radium 1.41 M 700 am 05/21 48.23n 96.61w
11 E Holt 2.57 M 700 am 05/21 48.29n 95.95w
1 N Argyle 2.99 M 700 am 05/21 48.35n 96.82w

... Otter Tail County...
Ottertail 1.46 M 700 am 05/21 46.43n 95.56w
3 W Wadena 1.75 M 700 am 05/21 46.44n 95.20w
Fergus Falls 2.00 M 700 am 05/21 46.28n 96.07w
2 S Battle Lake 2.05 M 700 am 05/21 46.26n 95.72w
2 W Deer Creek 2.23 M 700 am 05/21 46.39n 95.36w
6 NNW Pelican Rapids 2.23 M 800 am 05/21 46.65n 96.13w
2 W Pelican Rapids 2.90 M 800 am 05/21 46.57n 96.13w
Fergus Falls 3.41 M 800 am 05/21 46.28n 96.07w
5 se Rothsay 3.80 M 940 am 05/21 46.42n 96.21w
Pelican Rapids 4.20 M 900 am 05/21 46.57n 96.09w

... Pennington County...
Thief River Falls 4.25 M 700 am 05/21 48.11n 96.18w
Thief River Falls 4.25 M 800 am 05/21 48.11n 96.18w

... Polk County...
1 E Crookston 2.60 M 800 am 05/21 47.77n 96.58w
Fosston 2.67 M 700 am 05/21 47.58n 95.75w

... Red Lake County...
Red Lake Falls 2.70 M 700 am 05/21 47.89n 96.27w

... Roseau County...
Warroad 2.06 M 700 am 05/21 48.91n 95.32w
2 W Warroad 2.25 M 900 am 05/21 48.91n 95.36w
Roseau 2.25 M 700 am 05/21 48.85n 95.76w
Greenbush 2.27 M 700 am 05/21 48.70n 96.18w
2 N Wannaska 3.00 M 940 am 05/21 48.69n 95.73w
Roseau 3.34 M 700 am 05/21 48.85n 95.76w
Warroad 3.79 M 700 am 05/21 48.91n 95.32w

... Wadena County...
2 W Verndale 1.61 M 700 am 05/21 46.40n 95.05w
Sebeka 1.78 M 700 am 05/21 46.63n 95.09w

... Wilkin County...
4 NE Breckenridge 2.29 E 700 am 05/21 46.30n 96.53w
Rothsay 2.49 M 700 am 05/21 46.47n 96.29w

Location precip time/date
                           (inches) of observation lat Lon
North Dakota

... Barnes County...
3 SSE Valley City 1.30 M 800 am 05/21 46.88n 97.98w
2 NW Valley City 2.06 M 800 am 05/21 46.94n 98.04w
Valley City 2.41 M 900 am 05/21 46.92n 98.01w

... Benson County...
3 W Esmond 2.30 M 700 am 05/21 48.03n 99.83w
Fort Totten 2.30 M 900 am 05/21 47.98n 98.99w
4 N Oberon 4.61 M 800 am 05/21 47.98n 99.21w

... Cass County...
Fargo 1.71 M 700 am 05/21 46.88n 96.82w
1 W Prairie Rose 1.74 M 700 am 05/21 46.82n 96.86w
4 SSE West Fargo 1.74 M 800 am 05/21 46.82n 96.86w
Kindred 2.36 M 800 am 05/21 46.65n 97.02w
1 ESE Fargo 2.56 M 700 am 05/21 46.87n 96.80w
1 ESE Fargo 2.56 M 800 am 05/21 46.87n 96.80w

... Cavalier County...
Langdon 2.17 M 700 am 05/21 48.76n 98.37w
2 NE Milton 7.85 M 800 am 05/21 48.65n 98.01w

... Eddy County...
New Rockford 2.65 M 940 am 05/21 47.68n 99.14w

... Grand Forks County...
Grand Forks 2.96 M 700 am 05/21 47.92n 97.07w
1 SW Grand Forks 3.04 M 800 am 05/21 47.91n 97.09w
Grand Forks 3.08 M 700 am 05/21 47.92n 97.07w
6 NE Hatton 4.10 M 900 am 05/21 47.70n 97.37w
2 E Gilby 4.70 M 700 am 05/21 48.08n 97.42w
Grand Forks AFB 5.89 M 700 am 05/21 47.96n 97.38w

... Nelson County...
Michigan 1.28 M 700 am 05/21 48.03n 98.12w

... Pembina County...
Pembina 2.88 M 700 am 05/21 48.97n 97.25w
7 NW Cavalier 3.77 M 700 am 05/21 48.87n 97.73w
12 NW Cavalier 4.27 M 830 am 05/21 48.92n 97.81w
3 W Akra 6.81 M 1200 am 05/21 48.78n 97.79w
3 S Walhalla 9.00 M 700 am 05/21 48.88n 97.92w

... Ramsey County...
Hampden 1.95 M 700 am 05/21 48.54n 98.65w
Starkweather 2.40 M 700 am 05/21 48.45n 98.88w
6 se Penn 2.61 M 700 am 05/21 48.16n 99.00w

... Ransom County...
McLeod 2.31 M 700 am 05/21 46.39n 97.30w
Lisbon 2.50 M 940 am 05/21 46.44n 97.68w

... Richland County...
1 SW Lidgerwood 1.20 M 700 am 05/21 46.06n 97.16w
Lidgerwood 1.20 M 700 am 05/21 46.07n 97.15w
1 NNW Breckenridge 2.03 M 800 am 05/21 46.28n 96.60w
8 SW Kindred 2.21 M 800 am 05/21 46.57n 97.14w
3 N Wyndmere 2.27 M 800 am 05/21 46.31n 97.13w
3 E McLeod 2.47 M 700 am 05/21 46.39n 97.24w
Colfax 2.91 M 940 am 05/21 46.47n 96.87w
Abercrombie 2.98 M 700 am 05/21 46.45n 96.73w
Abercrombie 3.04 M 800 am 05/21 46.45n 96.73w

... Sargent County...
Havana 2.05 M 700 am 05/21 45.95n 97.62w
Cayuga 3.15 M 800 am 05/21 46.08n 97.38w

... Steele County...
Golden Lake 2.39 M 700 am 05/21 47.58n 97.64w

... Towner County...
Bisbee 3.78 M 800 am 05/21 48.63n 99.38w

... Traill County...
1 E Mayville 3.60 M 700 am 05/21 47.50n 97.31w
Mayville 4.46 M 700 am 05/21 47.50n 97.33w

... Walsh County...
2 E Adams 2.43 E 800 am 05/21 48.42n 98.03w
9 SW Lankin 2.83 M 700 am 05/21 48.22n 98.06w
3 NW Oslo 3.55 M 800 am 05/21 48.23n 97.17w
Grafton 4.50 M 940 am 05/21 48.42n 97.40w
7 N Grafton 5.00 M 900 am 05/21 48.52n 97.40w
Fordville 5.25 M 900 am 05/21 48.22n 97.79w
Park River 5.50 M 1114 am 05/21 48.39n 97.74w
6 E Lankin 5.65 M 700 am 05/21 48.31n 97.79w
2 W Park River 5.81 M 700 am 05/21 48.39n 97.79w

Heavy sleet reports

Location observed time/date
                            value of observation lat Lon
North Dakota

... Ramsey County...
6 se Penn 1.71 M 700 am 05/21 48.16n 99.00w


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