Friday, May 27, 2011
Weekend Weather Outlook
THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING ADDITIONAL ISOLATED AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING THUNDERSTORMS TO THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY. RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF UPWARDS OF ONE INCH WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM THIS STORM SYSTEM. THIS WILL FURTHER AGGRAVATE THE ONGOING FLOODING ALONG AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Friday, the stage was 8.46 feet, which is down 0.07 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.53 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not currently forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain nearly steady near bankfull stage for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.56 feet at Midnight on 5/26/2011, marking the highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Friday, the stage was 8.46 feet, which is down 0.07 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.53 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not currently forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain nearly steady near bankfull stage for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.56 feet at Midnight on 5/26/2011, marking the highest crest on record.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Thursday, the stage was 8.53 feet, which is up 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.34 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Bankfull conditions are occuring. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not currently forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to slowly fall below "action stage" later today, but remain very high (in excess of 8.10 feet) for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.56 feet at Midnight on 5/26/2011, marking the highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Thursday, the stage was 8.53 feet, which is up 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.34 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Bankfull conditions are occuring. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not currently forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to slowly fall below "action stage" later today, but remain very high (in excess of 8.10 feet) for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.56 feet at Midnight on 5/26/2011, marking the highest crest on record.
Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Evening
THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY AFTER 6 PM FOR THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. SOME OF THE STORMS MAY BECOME SEVERE WITH THE MAIN THREATS BEING LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. GUSTY SOUTH WINDS AT 20 TO 30 MPH CAN ALSO BE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON.
River Rises Above 1973 Level; Reaches Record Stage
At 12:00 Midnight, the stage of the North Platte River at Bridgeport rose to 8.56 feet, which surpasses the May 28, 1973 level of 8.51 feet. This stage is a new record for the North Platte River at Bridgeport. This stage is considered action or bankfull stage, and homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements. Flood stage is 9.50 feet.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
River Level Rises to Second Highest All-Time, Action Stage forecasted for next 12 hours
At 6:00 PM tonight, the stage of the North Platte River at Bridgeport rose to 8.47 feet, which now marks the second highest level all-time. The updated forecast has the river rising to 8.60 feet between now and 6 AM tomorrow morning! Action (or bankfull) stage is 8.50 feet, and the all-time record high is 8.51 feet, set on May 28, 1973. Both of these levels are expected to be surpassed overnight.
At 8.50 feet, homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
Flood stage is 9.50 feet. At this time, flood stage conditions are not forecast.
At 8.50 feet, homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
Flood stage is 9.50 feet. At this time, flood stage conditions are not forecast.
MEMORIAL WEEKEND FORECAST: Wet & Stormy
The weekend looks unsettled as a cold front stalls over northern Colorado Friday night into Saturday, then begins to lift north on Sunday into southern Wyoming. We can expect scattered showers and afternoon thunderstorms both Saturday and Sunday. Expect highs in the mid to upper 50s with lows mainly in the lower 40s. This system is expected to persist into Monday (Memorial Day), with the possiblilty of strong to severe thunderstorms, before moving east. After Monday, the rest of the week looks to be dry.
THURSDAY: Warmer, Windy, Strong Thunderstorms Possible
Expect warmer temperatures Thursday as the area will be under southwest wind flow with high pressure over northern Colorado. It looks to be quite windy tomorrow with sustained southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts exceeding 50 MPH. By the afternoon, a cold front will approach and help produce showers and scattered thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms could become severe Thursday afternoon. Large hail and damaging downburst winds are the expected main hazards with these storms.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Wednesday, the stage was 8.34 feet, which is up 0.36 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.98 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rain fell upstream last night, which may lead to rises in the river for the next 12-24 hours. Even a small rise could take the river to "action stage" of 8.50 feet.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Wednesday, the stage was 8.34 feet, which is up 0.36 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.98 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rain fell upstream last night, which may lead to rises in the river for the next 12-24 hours. Even a small rise could take the river to "action stage" of 8.50 feet.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
North Platte River Rises Overnight
Due to increased snowmelt, and heavy rain upstream in the North Platte River basin, the North Platte River at Bridgeport has rised dramatically overnight. At noon yesterday, the stage was 7.98 feet. The river rose to 8.10 feet at 6PM, 8.15 feet at Midnight, and 8.27 feet at 6AM this morning. This puts the river within just 0.10 feet of the high set just over two weeks ago (8.37 feet on 5/13/2011). The all-time record for the North Platte River is 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973. New forecasts and stage information will be posted around Noon today.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR WESTERN NEBRASKA HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE HEAVY RAINFALL HAS ENDED OVER THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. BEFORE IT DID...1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN FELL OVER MUCH OF THE PANHANDLE...CAUSING AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS TO RISE. WITH THE END OF THE HEAVY RAIN...WATER LEVELS WILL DECREASE TODAY IN THE RIVERS AND STREAMS ACROSS THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER BETWEEN HENRY AND MITCHELL.
THE HEAVY RAINFALL HAS ENDED OVER THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. BEFORE IT DID...1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN FELL OVER MUCH OF THE PANHANDLE...CAUSING AREA RIVERS AND STREAMS TO RISE. WITH THE END OF THE HEAVY RAIN...WATER LEVELS WILL DECREASE TODAY IN THE RIVERS AND STREAMS ACROSS THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER BETWEEN HENRY AND MITCHELL.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN SIOUX...NORTHEASTERN SCOTTS BLUFF...NORTHWESTERN MORRILL AND SOUTHWESTERN BOX BUTTE COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM MDT...
AT 547 PM MDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 9 MILES NORTH OF KILPATRICK LAKE...OR 22 MILES WEST OF ALLIANCE...MOVING SOUTH AT 15 MPH.
HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF NICKELS AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM...ALONG WITH HEAVY RAIN.
LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THIS STORM INCLUDE...
KILPATRICK LAKE...
IF THREATENING WEATHER APPROACHES YOUR AREA...TAKE SHELTER IN A STURDY BUILDING.
TORRENTIAL RAIN...WHICH MAY FLOOD LOW LYING AREAS SUCH AS DITCHES AND UNDERPASSES...IS ALSO LIKELY. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLOODED ROADWAY.
AT 547 PM MDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 9 MILES NORTH OF KILPATRICK LAKE...OR 22 MILES WEST OF ALLIANCE...MOVING SOUTH AT 15 MPH.
HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF NICKELS AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM...ALONG WITH HEAVY RAIN.
LOCATIONS NEAR THE PATH OF THIS STORM INCLUDE...
KILPATRICK LAKE...
IF THREATENING WEATHER APPROACHES YOUR AREA...TAKE SHELTER IN A STURDY BUILDING.
TORRENTIAL RAIN...WHICH MAY FLOOD LOW LYING AREAS SUCH AS DITCHES AND UNDERPASSES...IS ALSO LIKELY. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLOODED ROADWAY.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Tuesday, the stage was 7.98 feet, which is down 0.01 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.99 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady, or increase slightly, for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall may drastically change river stages. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON. Stay alert for rapid rises.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Tuesday, the stage was 7.98 feet, which is down 0.01 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.99 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady, or increase slightly, for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall may drastically change river stages. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON. Stay alert for rapid rises.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Moderate to Heavy Rainfall Expected Across the Region
A major convective and moderate to heavy rainfall event is taking shape, from the central into the southern Plains states, and into the Midwest. A very strong mid and upper level trough of low pressure, will move into the Plains on Tuesday night. The low pressure aloft will move from the Great Basin of Utah this morning, then into the central Rockies this afternoon. This low pressure aloft will close off along the eastern Colorado/western Kansas border by this evening, pushing slowly across central Kansas by midnight. This low pressure area will then move very slowly eastward, progressing eventually into eastern Kansas by late Wednesday evening.
Very strong moist inflow of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will occur as this storm system progresses. The axis of heaviest rainfall is expected to lie from northeastern Colorado thorugh western Nebraska, into western Iowa and northern Missouri - along and north of a quasi-stationary warm frontal boundary.
Widespread rainfall is expected across much of the central Plains and southern Plains, into the Midwest, through Wednesday.
Heavy rainfall will add to already record flooding along the North Platte River, swelling the river higher as the rainfall continues to accumulate.
Very strong moist inflow of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will occur as this storm system progresses. The axis of heaviest rainfall is expected to lie from northeastern Colorado thorugh western Nebraska, into western Iowa and northern Missouri - along and north of a quasi-stationary warm frontal boundary.
Widespread rainfall is expected across much of the central Plains and southern Plains, into the Midwest, through Wednesday.
Heavy rainfall will add to already record flooding along the North Platte River, swelling the river higher as the rainfall continues to accumulate.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
...HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE LATE TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...
A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS INTO EASTERN COLORADO AND KANSAS BY LATE TUESDAY AND MOVE SLOWLY EASTWARD TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LARGE AREA OF STEADY RAINS ACROSS WESTERN NEBRASKA. HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE BEFORE ENDING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
MORE HEAVY RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. THIS HEAVY RAINFALL COMBINED WITH WET SOILS FROM PREVIOUS RAINS RUNOFF MAY PRODUCE LOCAL FLOODING.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS INTO EASTERN COLORADO AND KANSAS BY LATE TUESDAY AND MOVE SLOWLY EASTWARD TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LARGE AREA OF STEADY RAINS ACROSS WESTERN NEBRASKA. HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE BEFORE ENDING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
MORE HEAVY RAINFALL IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON. THIS HEAVY RAINFALL COMBINED WITH WET SOILS FROM PREVIOUS RAINS RUNOFF MAY PRODUCE LOCAL FLOODING.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Isolated Strong Thunderstorms Possible Overnight
Numerous rain showers will occur through the night across the area. Isolated thunderstorms may develop late tonight across the Panhandle, and be capable of producing very heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. These storms will most likely occur after midnight, and will be isolated in nature. However, if thunderstorms occur, they could lead to flooding issues.
Inundating Rainfall Expected Across the Region
From the NWS in North Platte
On Tuesday upper level low pressure will move onto the Great Plains, as moisture gets pumped north ahead of this strong low pressure system. This upper low is expected to close off across northwestern Kansas by Tuesday afternoon. Of main concern is the North Platte River and areas of southwest into north central Nebraska for flooding, as the potential for heavy rainfall and possible flooding exists.
By Wednesday the storm system slides into north central Kansas and strengthens. This upper low will finally drift further east by Wednesday night into Thursday, as high pressure builds into the region behind the departing storm system.
Low level southeast winds will help develop some moderate to locally heavy rain across the high plains and into the Rockies, including the Black Hills. As recent heavy rains have saturated the ground in these areas, flooding and flash flooding concerns will increase with the impact of the incoming storm system.
Localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible across western and central Nebraska. Stay tuned to your local media or NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio for further information on the impacts of the approaching system.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
...HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE LATE TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...
A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS INTO EASTERN COLORADO AND KANSAS BY LATE TUESDAY AND MOVE SLOWLY EASTWARD TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LARGE AREA OF STEADY RAINS. HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE BEFORE ENDING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHEYENNE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR A THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE, INCLUDING MORRILL COUNTY...FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE AND COMBINED WITH WET SOILS FROM PREVIOUS RAINS RUNOFF MAY PRODUCE LOCAL FLOODING.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS INTO EASTERN COLORADO AND KANSAS BY LATE TUESDAY AND MOVE SLOWLY EASTWARD TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE A LARGE AREA OF STEADY RAINS. HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE BEFORE ENDING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHEYENNE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR A THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE, INCLUDING MORRILL COUNTY...FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
HEAVY RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE AND COMBINED WITH WET SOILS FROM PREVIOUS RAINS RUNOFF MAY PRODUCE LOCAL FLOODING.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.99 feet, which is down 0.07 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.06 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.99 feet, which is down 0.07 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.06 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Sunday the stage was 8.06 feet, which is up 0.06 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.00 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Sunday the stage was 8.06 feet, which is up 0.06 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.00 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Saturday the stage was 8.00 feet, which is down 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.19 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Saturday the stage was 8.00 feet, which is down 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.19 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Friday the stage was 8.19 feet, which is up 0.15 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.04 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Friday the stage was 8.19 feet, which is up 0.15 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.04 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Weather Update
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO THE MID EVENING. THESE THUNDERSTORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BECOME SEVERE. THE MAIN HAZARDS WILL BE SMALL HAIL...DOWNBURST WINDS TO 50 MPH AND BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL.
FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED
THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALTHOUGH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL RE-DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON...THE THREAT OF WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAIN HAS COME TO AN END.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 8.04 feet, which is down 0.02 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.06 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON! Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 8.04 feet, which is down 0.02 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.06 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON! Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Overnight Rainfall
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Approximately 0.50 to 0.75 inches of rain fell in the immediate area last night, with as much as 5 inches in southeast Wyoming.
Latest Weather Update
WINDS WILL BE QUITE BREEZY WITH SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH GUSTING TO 40 MPH LATER THIS MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON.
MODERATE RAIN WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING AND PERSIST INTO THE AFTERNOON ACROSS MAINLY THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE. FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN LOW LYING AREAS AS TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE LIKELY BY THIS EVENING. THE HIGHER ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED WHERE ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON.
RAIN SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY...ALTHOUGH NOT AS HEAVY. ISOLATED AFTERNOON AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS WILL ALSO CONTINUE DURING THIS PERIOD. ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM LOOKS TO BE ON THE HORIZON FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
MODERATE RAIN WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING AND PERSIST INTO THE AFTERNOON ACROSS MAINLY THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE. FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN LOW LYING AREAS AS TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE LIKELY BY THIS EVENING. THE HIGHER ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED WHERE ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON.
RAIN SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY...ALTHOUGH NOT AS HEAVY. ISOLATED AFTERNOON AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS WILL ALSO CONTINUE DURING THIS PERIOD. ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM LOOKS TO BE ON THE HORIZON FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
6pm River Stage Update
River stage at Bridgeport at 6pm was 8.04 feet. Little change from noon reading.
Short Term Forecast
THROUGH MIDNIGHT MDT...RAIN SHOWERS AND A FEW WEAK THUNDERSTORMS WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD OVER THE AREA. SOME OF THE SHOWERS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL...ESPECIALLY OVER THE COUNTIES BORDERING WYOMING. RAINFALL AMOUNTS WILL RANGE FROM A TENTH TO A QUARTER INCH...WITH UP TO A HALF INCH POSSIBLE WITH THE HEAVIER AND MORE PERSISTENT SHOWERS. FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD WATCHES REMAIN IN EFFECT TONIGHT.
Updated Heavy Rain Potential
Click on the above image for the latest rainfall potential for a period ending tomorrow at 6pm.
NWS Weather Briefing
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has put together a nice web briefing regarding the upcoming weather. Click on the title above to view the video.
Sandbagging Information
The City of Bridgeport is working with other agencies and volunteers to fill sand bags in anticipation of potentially heavy rain tonight. These sand bags will be used to help business owners keep water out of their front doors due to high levels of water and poor storm drainage in those areas. These sand bags are NOT being filled due to high river levels. Flooding is not forecast on the North Platte River at this time. Bridgeport, Morrill County, and Region 21 Emenergeny Managemet officials are continuously monitoring the forecast. A Flood Watch is in effect until Friday afternoon. This watch was issued due to high water levels, and anticipated increases in the water levels. Heavy rain may cause some flooding concerns through Friday. You should continue to monitor the latest forecasts, or go online to the Emergency Management Blog on the City's website at www.cityofbport.com.
Again, although sand bags are being filled there is not a significant or forecasted flood threat on the the North Platte River at this time.
Again, although sand bags are being filled there is not a significant or forecasted flood threat on the the North Platte River at this time.
Daily River Update
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 8.06 feet, which is up 0.18 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.88 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain slowly rise for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON! Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 8.06 feet, which is up 0.18 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.88 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain slowly rise for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON! Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Doppler Radar Indicated Torrential Rainfall South of Redington
Doppler radar indicates as much as 3 to 4 inches of rain may have fallen south of Redington tonight, with as much as 0.50 to .75 inches in Bridgeport. You can click the image above to see it full sized. Stay tuned for updates!
FLOOD WATCH Issued for Wednesday through Friday!
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON!
A slow moving pacific storm system will affect southeast Wyoming and the western Nebraska panhandle from Wednesday afternoon through Friday as it moves across the central and northern Rockies. The storm system will produce significant rainfall over the lower elevations, with snow above 8500 feet. At this time, 1 to 3 inches of liquid precipitation are possible Wednesday afternoon through Friday. The precipitation and resulting snow melt below 9,000 feet will cause area rivers and streams to rise to at least bank full. Flooding is possible for the lower North Platte River and its tributaries Wednesday afternoon through Friday. The precipitation will taper off over the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a flood watch for Morrill County from Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
The possibility of flooding will be caused by significant rainfall and additional snowmelt below 9,000 feet over the Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges. The significant rainfall and mountain snow melt will cause rivers to rise to at least bank full. Additional low land flooding is possible over the area.
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
A slow moving pacific storm system will affect southeast Wyoming and the western Nebraska panhandle from Wednesday afternoon through Friday as it moves across the central and northern Rockies. The storm system will produce significant rainfall over the lower elevations, with snow above 8500 feet. At this time, 1 to 3 inches of liquid precipitation are possible Wednesday afternoon through Friday. The precipitation and resulting snow melt below 9,000 feet will cause area rivers and streams to rise to at least bank full. Flooding is possible for the lower North Platte River and its tributaries Wednesday afternoon through Friday. The precipitation will taper off over the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a flood watch for Morrill County from Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
The possibility of flooding will be caused by significant rainfall and additional snowmelt below 9,000 feet over the Sierra Madre and Snowy Ranges. The significant rainfall and mountain snow melt will cause rivers to rise to at least bank full. Additional low land flooding is possible over the area.
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Daily River Update
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.88 feet, which is down 0.01 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.89 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall the next 48-72 hours may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.88 feet, which is down 0.01 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.89 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river is currently forecast to remain fairly steady for the next 48 hours. Heavy rainfall the next 48-72 hours may drastically change the forecast and lead to localized flooding issues. Stay tuned for updates.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Heavy Rain Could Cause Additional Flooding Issues
From the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY: The area will experience significant rainfall through the week. Flooding of rivers and low lying areas is likely, especially Wednesday night into Thursday. Total rainfall accumluations of 1.5 to 3 inches are possible through Thursday afternoon. Should these rainfall amounts materialize, flash flooding could occur!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Latest Weather Update
There is a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, mainly Tuesday afternoon and evening. Less numerous late day thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and through the weekend.
A return to cloudy, cooler, and unsettled weather will occur from Wednesday into tht weekend. There is a possibility of significant precipitation during that time, with snow accumulations in the mountains of Wyoming.
The initial warm temperatures on Tuesday and then the precipitation for the rewst of the week will increase the rate of snow melt in the mountains. Rivers and streams in the western Nebraska Panhandle will rise this week.
A return to cloudy, cooler, and unsettled weather will occur from Wednesday into tht weekend. There is a possibility of significant precipitation during that time, with snow accumulations in the mountains of Wyoming.
The initial warm temperatures on Tuesday and then the precipitation for the rewst of the week will increase the rate of snow melt in the mountains. Rivers and streams in the western Nebraska Panhandle will rise this week.
Daily River Update
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.89 feet, which is down 0.08 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.97 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 7.9 feet for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Monday the stage was 7.89 feet, which is down 0.08 feet from yesterday's stage of 7.97 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 7.9 feet for the next 48 hours.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Heavy Rain Still Likely Next Week
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is forecasting a strong storm system for next week, which will bring a prolonged period of rain to the area from Tuesday evening through at least Friday. The heaviest rain will likely fall Wednesday through Thursday, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible. Stay tuned for updates on how this heavy rain may impact river levels, and flooding conerns along the North Platte River!
Daily River Update
This update is for the North Platte River at Bridgeport.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Sunday the stage was 7.97 feet, which is down 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.16 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 8.0 feet through early next week.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Current Information:
At 12:00 Noon Sunday the stage was 7.97 feet, which is down 0.19 feet from yesterday's stage of 8.16 feet. Flood Stage is 9.50 feet. Flooding is not occuring, and flooding is not forecast.
Forecast:
The river will continue to remain near 8.0 feet through early next week.
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Heavy Rain Becoming Increasing Likely Next Week
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is forecasting a strong pacific storm system to impact western Nebraska starting on Tuesday and Wednesday, with heavy rain possible, along with a chance for thunderstorms. This storm is forecast to stall over the area and move very slow, resulting in possible flooding concerns along area streams and rivers increasing by late next week.
Stay tuned for updates....
Stay tuned for updates....
River Forecast
Based on upstream gauge forecasts, the North Platte River @ Bridgeport is expected to remain nearly steady for the next 24-48 hours, assuming there is no rainfall during that time. No substantial rises or falls in the river level are forecast through that time.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/14/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.16 feet
* 24 HOURS AGO: 8.23 feet (-0.07 feet)
* 48 HOURS AGO: 8.18 feet (-0.02 feet)
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.16 feet
* 24 HOURS AGO: 8.23 feet (-0.07 feet)
* 48 HOURS AGO: 8.18 feet (-0.02 feet)
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river reached 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
Friday, May 13, 2011
River Crested; Steady Flows Expected
The North Platte River at Bridgeport appears to have crested this morning around 6:00 a.m. A slow and small fall in the river elevation has been observed through the day today. The river is still very full with near bankfull conditions currently being reported. The river has crept into some areas outside the normal river channel.
The short-term forecast is for dry weather to persist through the weekend. However, forecast models are hinting at a strong storm system moving into the region for the middle to late part of next week, possibly bringing the threat of heavy rains to the area. The Office of Emergency Management, along with Region 21 Emergency Management Officials are closely monitoring this situation, and will post updates as conditions warrant.
The short-term forecast is for dry weather to persist through the weekend. However, forecast models are hinting at a strong storm system moving into the region for the middle to late part of next week, possibly bringing the threat of heavy rains to the area. The Office of Emergency Management, along with Region 21 Emergency Management Officials are closely monitoring this situation, and will post updates as conditions warrant.
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/13/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.23 feet
* YESTERDAY: 8.18 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.99 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.05 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.24 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river crested at 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.23 feet
* YESTERDAY: 8.18 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.99 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.05 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.24 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests*:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* The river crested at 8.37 feet at 6:00 AM on 5/13/2011, marking the second highest crest on record.
River level surpasses second highest crest @ Bridgeport
At 6 AM this morning, the stage of the North Platte River @ Bridgeport was 8.37 feet. This level surpassed the June 20, 1984 crest of 8.33 feet to become the second highest crest all time.
The record crest was 8.51 feet on May 28, 1973. Some rises are expected through the weekend, with a steady or slow fall forecast after that time.
The record crest was 8.51 feet on May 28, 1973. Some rises are expected through the weekend, with a steady or slow fall forecast after that time.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/12/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.18 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.99 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.86 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.19 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the third highest crest all time.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 8.18 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.99 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.86 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.19 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the third highest crest all time.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/11/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/11/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the fifth highest crest all time.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.99 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.86 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.95 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.13 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.04 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** This would rank as the fifth highest crest all time.
River Stage Information
We have not received a river stage update at this time. We will update the river stage as soon as we receive updated stage information.
Rain Expected Today, Tomorrow
The National Weather Service is forecasting rain today and tomorrow across the entire area. At this time, it appears that rainfall amounts will approach a quarter to a half an inch, but isolated areas may pick up more rain under thunderstorms.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/10/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.86 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.95 feet**
* SATURDAY: 7.84 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: -0.09 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.02 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the 7.95 feet stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.86 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.95 feet**
* SATURDAY: 7.84 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: -0.09 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.02 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the 7.95 feet stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/9/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.95 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.84 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.63 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.11 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.95 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.84 feet
* SATURDAY: 7.63 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.11 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.32 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Daily N.P. River Stage Information
12:00 Noon Today (5/8/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.84 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.63 feet
* FRIDAY: 7.41 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.21 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.43 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.84 feet**
* YESTERDAY: 7.63 feet
* FRIDAY: 7.41 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.21 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.43 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
** At the present stage, this would be the fifth highest crest all-time for the North Platte River @ Bridgeport. Last year, the river crested at 8.03 feet.
Flood Insurance Information
This is a link to the Flood Smart website, from the National Flood Insurance Program from FEMA. This site rprovides information and answers to many frequently asked questions about flood insurance. As a reminder, the City of Bridgeport is a participant in the NFIP. (Click on the title above or go to http://www.floodsmart.gov for the website.)
Saturday, May 7, 2011
N.P. River Stage Information - Noon 5/7/2011
12:00 Noon (5/7/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.63 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.41 feet
* THURSDAY: 7.39 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.22 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.24 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.63 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.41 feet
* THURSDAY: 7.39 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.22 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.24 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
Friday, May 6, 2011
N.P. River Stage Information - Noon 5/6/2011
12:00 Noon (5/6/2011) River Stage Information for the North Platte River at Bridgeport:
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.41 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.39 feet
* WEDNESDAY: 7.27 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.02 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.14 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
* CURRENT LEVEL: 7.41 feet
* YESTERDAY: 7.39 feet
* WEDNESDAY: 7.27 feet
* 24-HOUR CHANGE: +0.02 feet
* 48-HOUR CHANGE: +0.14 feet
Stage Information:
At 8:50 feet: Bankfull stage. Homes along the North Platte River will begin to experience water seepage into their basements.
At 8.51 feet: Record stage (occured 5/23/1973).
At 9.50 feet: Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs. Homes along the North Platte River will have water in their basements.
Historical Crests:
(1) 8.51 feet on 05/28/1973
(2) 8.33 feet on 06/20/1984
(3) 8.06 feet on 06/28/1983
(4) 8.03 feet on 06/21/2010
(5) 7.67 feet on 06/13/2005
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