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Floyd River At Sheldon (SHLI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 12 Feet
Latest Stage: 4.7
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Floyd River at Sheldon are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 10
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 19.96 ft on 06/07/1953
(2) 15.50 ft on 06/21/2018
(3) 14.10 ft on 07/22/2010
(4) 13.70 ft on 03/14/2019
(5) 13.00 ft on 03/28/1962
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.81 ft on 09/28/2023
(2) 7.79 ft on 05/26/2020
(3) 13.70 ft on 03/14/2019
(4) 15.50 ft on 06/21/2018
(5) 12.65 ft on 06/18/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Sheldon

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Sheldon

Floyd River At Alton (ALTI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 12 Feet
Latest Stage: 6.35
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Floyd River at Alton are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 18
Moderate Flood Stage: 16
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 10
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 21.96 ft on 09/20/2018
(2) 20.87 ft on 03/14/2019
(3) 20.50 ft on 06/21/2018
(4) 19.19 ft on 05/27/2013
(5) 18.54 ft on 06/20/1983
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 9.09 ft on 05/13/2023
(2) 6.43 ft on 06/25/2022
(3) 6.16 ft on 07/14/2021
(4) 8.82 ft on 05/27/2020
(5) 20.87 ft on 03/14/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Alton

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Alton

Floyd River Near Struble (STUI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 14 Feet
Latest Stage: 5.09
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Floyd River near Struble are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 15
Flood Stage: 14
Action Stage: 12
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 16.41 ft on 03/14/2019
(2) 16.24 ft on 09/21/2018
(3) 15.86 ft on 07/30/2010
(4) 15.86 ft on 03/04/1994
(5) 15.86 ft on 06/20/1983
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 10.66 ft on 08/06/2023
(2) 6.14 ft on 04/01/2020
(3) 9.16 ft on 10/02/2019
(4) 16.41 ft on 03/14/2019
(5) 16.24 ft on 09/21/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Struble

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Struble

Floyd River At Le Mars (LMRI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 20 Feet
Latest Stage: 11.03
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Floyd River at Le Mars are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 24
Moderate Flood Stage: 21
Flood Stage: 20
Action Stage: 18
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 26.40 ft on 06/08/1953
(2) 26.40 ft on 09/21/2018
(3) 25.84 ft on 03/14/2019
(4) 24.50 ft on 06/21/1996
(5) 24.40 ft on 04/03/1973
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 12.64 ft on 03/23/2023
(2) 13.55 ft on 05/27/2020
(3) 25.84 ft on 03/14/2019
(4) 26.40 ft on 09/21/2018
(5) 20.50 ft on 06/20/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Le Mars

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Le Mars

Floyd River At Merrill (MRLI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 12 Feet
Latest Stage: 1.99
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Floyd River at Merrill are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 10
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 20.00 ft on 09/18/1926
(2) 18.40 ft on 06/07/1934
(3) 18.00 ft on 06/08/1953
(4) 17.60 ft on 03/15/2019
(5) 17.00 ft on 03/24/1979
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 3.75 ft on 08/07/2023
(2) 2.19 ft on 06/24/2020
(3) 17.60 ft on 03/15/2019
(4) 17.00 ft on 09/21/2018
(5) 12.20 ft on 07/31/2010
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Merrill

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Merrill

Floyd River At James (JMEI4)

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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Flood Stage: 26 Feet
Latest Stage: 10.19
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Floyd River at James are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 34
Moderate Flood Stage: 30
Flood Stage: 26
Action Stage: 24
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 31.48 ft on 03/15/2019
(2) 28.85 ft on 06/21/1983
(3) 28.19 ft on 03/23/1979
(4) 28.13 ft on 02/19/1971
(5) 27.70 ft on 09/22/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.73 ft on 02/27/2023
(2) 9.13 ft on 04/10/2021
(3) 13.18 ft on 12/30/2019
(4) 31.48 ft on 03/15/2019
(5) 27.70 ft on 09/22/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for James

Stage Exceedance Forecast for James

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