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RIVER FORECAST
NWS NORTH CENTRAL RIVER FORECAST CENTER TWIN CITIES/CHANHASSEN MN
1020 AM CDT TUE JUN 25 2024

: THIS PRODUCT HAS PRELIMINARY DATA THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVISION.
: REFER TO YOUR LOCAL WFO FOR THE LATEST OFFICIAL RIVER FORECAST.
:
: NOTE...  This product includes observed precipitation, plus
:          forecast precipitation for the next 24 Hours.
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: E Fork Des Moines R  Algona, IA - AGNI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=17.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=13 FT
.ER AGNI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  20.6/ 20.6/ 20.5/ 20.3
.ER  AGNI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   20.2/ 20.1/ 20.0/ 19.8/ 19.7/ 19.6/ 19.4/ 19.2
.E1   19.1/ 18.9/ 18.8/ 18.6/ 18.4/ 18.2/ 18.0/ 17.8
.E1   17.7/ 17.5/ 17.4/ 17.2/ 17.0/ 16.9/ 16.7/ 16.6
.E1   16.4/ 16.3/ 16.2/ 16.0/
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: E Fork Des Moines R  Dakota City, IA - DAKI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=20.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=18 FT
.ER DAKI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  21.6/ 21.6/ 21.4/ 21.2
.ER  DAKI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   21.1/ 21.0/ 20.9/ 20.8/ 20.6/ 20.4/ 20.2/ 20.0
.E1   19.7/ 19.4/ 19.2/ 18.9/ 18.6/ 18.4/ 18.1/ 17.8
.E1   17.5/ 17.3/ 17.0/ 16.8/ 16.5/ 16.3/ 16.1/ 15.9
.E1   15.7/ 15.5/ 15.3/ 15.1/
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: W Fk Des Moines R  Avoca, MN - AVOM5
: HSA=FSD   Flood Stage=1425.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=1423 FT
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: Gage is malfunctioning. Stages are estimated based on MN
: DNR reset and confirmation yesterday.
: ------------------------------------------------------------
.ER AVOM5 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  1429.6/ 1429.3/ 1429.2/ 1429.1
.ER  AVOM5 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   1429.0/ 1428.8/ 1428.7/ 1428.6/ 1428.4/ 1428.3/ 1428.2/ 1428.1
.E1   1428.0/ 1427.9/ 1427.8/ 1427.7/ 1427.6/ 1427.5/ 1427.5/ 1427.4
.E1   1427.3/ 1427.2/ 1427.1/ 1427.0/ 1427.0/ 1426.9/ 1426.8/ 1426.8
.E1   1426.7/ 1426.6/ 1426.6/ 1426.5/
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: Des Moines R  Windom, MN - WDOM5
: HSA=FSD   Flood Stage=19.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=17 FT
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: Stages expected to remain near major flood levels for the
: next couple of days. Could see a rise of a tenth or two.
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: CREST FORECAST
.A WDOM5  0626 Z DH06/DC06251520/HGIFFX  25.2
:
.ER WDOM5 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  24.8/ 25.1/ 24.9/ 25.0
.ER  WDOM5 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   25.0/ 25.1/ 25.2/ 25.2/ 25.2/ 25.2/ 25.1/ 25.0
.E1   24.8/ 24.5/ 24.2/ 24.0/ 23.7/ 23.4/ 23.1/ 22.8
.E1   22.6/ 22.5/ 22.3/ 22.2/ 22.1/ 22.0/ 21.9/ 21.8
.E1   21.7/ 21.6/ 21.5/ 21.4/
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: Des Moines R  Jackson, MN - JCKM5
: HSA=FSD   Flood Stage=12.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=10 FT
: CREST FORECAST
.A JCKM5  0627 Z DH00/DC06251520/HGIFFX  16.2
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.ER JCKM5 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  15.4/ 15.4/ 15.5/ 15.7
.ER  JCKM5 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   15.8/ 15.9/ 16.0/ 16.1/ 16.1/ 16.2/ 16.2/ 16.1
.E1   16.0/ 15.9/ 15.8/ 15.6/ 15.5/ 15.3/ 15.0/ 14.8
.E1   14.6/ 14.3/ 14.1/ 13.9/ 13.7/ 13.5/ 13.4/ 13.3
.E1   13.1/ 13.0/ 13.0/ 12.9/
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: Des Moines R  Estherville, IA - ESVI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=10.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=6 FT
.ER ESVI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  17.4/ 17.2/ 17.0/ 16.9
.ER  ESVI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   16.9/ 17.0/ 17.1/ 17.1/ 17.1/ 17.2/ 17.3/ 17.3
.E1   17.2/ 17.1/ 17.1/ 17.0/ 16.9/ 16.8/ 16.7/ 16.5
.E1   16.3/ 16.1/ 15.9/ 15.7/ 15.5/ 15.3/ 15.1/ 15.0
.E1   14.9/ 14.7/ 14.6/ 14.5/
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: Des Moines R  nr Emmetsburg, IA - EMTI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=11.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=9 FT
.ER EMTI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  15.4/ 15.5/ 15.4/ 15.3
.ER  EMTI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   15.2/ 15.2/ 15.1/ 15.0/ 15.0/ 15.0/ 14.9/ 14.9
.E1   14.8/ 14.8/ 14.7/ 14.7/ 14.6/ 14.5/ 14.5/ 14.4
.E1   14.4/ 14.3/ 14.3/ 14.2/ 14.1/ 14.1/ 14.0/ 13.9
.E1   13.9/ 13.8/ 13.7/ 13.6/
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: Des Moines R  Humboldt, IA - HBTI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=10.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=7 FT
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: Routed flow from upstream is delayed as any remaining off
: channel storage is filled. Still expecting record levels
: to be reached. Forecast levels are above the top of the
: rating curve, so there is uncertainty in how high levels
: will rise. Expected crest range 16.5 ft +/- half a foot.
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: CREST FORECAST
.A HBTI4  0627 Z DH00/DC06251520/HGIFFX  16.5
:
.ER HBTI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  12.8/ 12.9/ 12.9/ 13.0
.ER  HBTI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   13.3/ 14.2/ 15.1/ 15.8/ 16.3/ 16.5/ 16.5/ 16.4
.E1   16.3/ 16.2/ 16.1/ 16.0/ 15.8/ 15.6/ 15.5/ 15.4
.E1   15.4/ 15.3/ 15.3/ 15.2/ 15.1/ 15.0/ 14.9/ 14.8
.E1   14.7/ 14.6/ 14.4/ 14.3/
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:
: Des Moines R  Fort Dodge, IA - FODI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=10.5 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=9 FT
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: Delay in routed flows from upstream driving uncertainty
: with crest timing and level. Forecast will be adjusted as
: routed volume at HBTI4 starts to show up. Expected crest
: range 17.5-18.5 feet.
: ------------------------------------------------------------
: CREST FORECAST
.A FODI4  0627 Z DH06/DC06251520/HGIFFX  18.4
:
.ER FODI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  15.2/ 15.4/ 15.4/ 15.3
.ER  FODI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   15.3/ 15.8/ 16.5/ 17.3/ 17.9/ 18.3/ 18.4/ 18.2
.E1   18.0/ 17.6/ 17.3/ 16.9/ 16.5/ 16.2/ 15.9/ 15.6
.E1   15.4/ 15.1/ 14.9/ 14.6/ 14.4/ 14.1/ 13.9/ 13.6
.E1   13.4/ 13.2/ 12.9/ 12.7/
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: Des Moines R  nr Stratford, IA - STRI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=19.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=14 FT
: CREST FORECAST
.A STRI4  0628 Z DH00/DC06251520/HGIFFX  24.4
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.ER STRI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  19.7/ 20.2/ 20.6/ 20.8
.ER  STRI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   21.0/ 21.3/ 21.6/ 21.9/ 22.2/ 22.7/ 23.3/ 23.9
.E1   24.3/ 24.4/ 24.2/ 23.9/ 23.5/ 23.1/ 22.6/ 22.2
.E1   21.8/ 21.5/ 21.2/ 20.9/ 20.7/ 20.5/ 20.2/ 20.0
.E1   19.8/ 19.6/ 19.4/ 19.1/
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: Des Moines R  Des Moines, IA 2nd Ave.- DMOI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=23.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=19 FT
.ER DMOI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  18.9/ 19.0/ 19.0/ 19.1
.ER  DMOI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   19.3/ 19.4/ 19.4/ 19.4/ 19.6/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8
.E1   19.8/ 19.9/ 19.9/ 19.9/ 19.9/ 19.9/ 19.9/ 19.9
.E1   19.9/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8
.E1   19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8/ 19.8/
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:
: Des Moines R  Des Moines, IA SE 6th - DESI4
: HSA=DMX   Flood Stage=24.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=20 FT
.ER DESI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  19.4/ 19.5/ 19.6/ 19.8
.ER  DESI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   20.1/ 20.3/ 20.6/ 20.8/ 21.1/ 21.3/ 21.3/ 21.3
.E1   21.3/ 21.3/ 21.2/ 21.1/ 21.0/ 21.0/ 20.9/ 20.8
.E1   20.7/ 20.7/ 20.6/ 20.5/ 20.4/ 20.4/ 20.3/ 20.3
.E1   20.2/ 20.2/ 20.1/ 20.1/
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: Des Moines R  Keosauqua, IA - KEQI4
: HSA=DVN   Flood Stage=22.0 FT   Fcst Issuance Stage=21 FT
.ER KEQI4 0624 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIP/DIH06 :6-Hr Obs Stage (ft)
.E1  15.4/ 15.4/ 15.4/ 15.4
.ER  KEQI4 0625 Z DH18/DC06251520/HGIFF/DIH06 :6-Hr Fcst Stage (ft)
.E1   15.4/ 15.4/ 15.4/ 15.4/ 15.4/ 15.4/ 15.5/ 15.5
.E1   15.6/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7
.E1   15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.7/ 15.5/ 15.3
.E1   15.0/ 14.7/ 14.4/ 14.0/
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:END

 NOTE...  This product includes observed precipitation, plus
          forecast precipitation for the next 24 Hours.

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