Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
STATION NUMBER: H01092001
YEAR: 2021
PREPARED BY: Jonathan Libbey, jonathan.libbey@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 3, 2021: After a generally mild winter with below-normal snowfall, warm and dry conditions dominated the May-through-October liquid precipitation season, leading to widespread Extreme drought categorizations on the US Drought Monitor. Precipitation from May through October averaged about 63% of normal. May through July was the driest on record back to 1895, with an average of under 5.0 inches of rain falling over the 3-month period (normal would have been over 11 inches). June and July had bouts of extreme heat, which worsened the drought conditions, and May through October averaged over 4.0 degrees F above normal and was the warmest on record. Normal and above-normal precipitation during late summer and autumn helped drought conditions improve, although deficits remained. No significant precipitation events occurred. Mean temperatures fell below freezing in early November, and the seasonal snow pack formed during mid-November in far northern areas, and by early December elsewhere.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? Yes
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Estimated ice out 3/25/21, estimated ice in 11/19/21.
Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 1/1/21 to 12/31/21.
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: Ice and cold temps briefly impacted the orifice line, spikes and erroneous level data was removed. One short period of data is missing in January from a low battery. No other issues. Logger tracked well with staff gage readings all year. Level data gets erratic at higher flows but that is due to turbulence on site.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 8
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, highest measured flow was 415cfs, highest computed flow was 1880cfs. Lowest measured flow was 4.65cfs (new record low msmt), lowest computed flow was 2.82cfs.
Was a new rating developed? Yes, new curve created for 2 new low flow msmts and to adjust for an accumulation of msmts on the scour side from mid to higher flows.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Winter ice shifts were needed and one scour shift in October.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Daily discharges coded fair, estimated, poor, ice, and good.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? No

CONTINUOUS WATER QUALITY SUMMARY:

Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
STATION NUMBER: H01092001
YEAR: 2020
PREPARED BY: Jonathan Libbey, jonathan.libbey@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 3, 2020: Mild conditions and near-normal snowfall January through into April topped off a moderately snowy early winter, leading to normal to above-normal seasonal snowfall totals of 55-85 inches along the lakeshore and across the Iron Range, with totals of 85 to 135 inches in interior highlands and uplands running parallel to Lake Superior. The May-September growing season was relatively warm and dry, punctuated by significant June through August warmth, and by 50-70% precipitation deficits in May, June and September. The region saw no excessive rainfall events. Temperatures fell deeply below freezing in early October, but with little precipitation falling, the liquid precipitation season extended to October 15. Snow fell several times beginning mid-October, and into early November, with 15-25 inches common by the end of November. Extreme warmth melted much of the snow during early-mid November, but by December 1, most of the climate division had snow on the ground, with depths of up to 6 inches in the higher terrain inland from Lake Superior.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? Yes
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out 4/23/20, ice in 11/13/20. There is a period of ice data from 10/24/20 to 11/3/20 during a stretch of cold weather.
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: A few periods of spikey level data were removed during cold weather.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, highest computed flow was 1500cfs, highest measured flow was 55.6cfs. Low flows were represented well, high and moderate flows were not. Lowest computed flow was 8.44cfs, lowest measured flow was 9.18cfs.
Was a new rating developed? No
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Ice shifts needed during the winter and a small period in October when temps were below freezing for 2 weeks, a small scour shift was needed from ice out to July. A small debris shift was needed during low flows in September.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Most discharges were coded ice or estimated. There are some days coded good, fair or poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? No

DISCLAIMER: In the spring and summer of 2020, field work was limited due to the COVID 19 related travel and work restrictions. Because of this,
there are less frequent discharge measurements, which can lead to more uncertainty and data estimation. This is reflected in the quality codes of
the discharge data.

Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
STATION NUMBER: H01092001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY: Jonathan Libbey, jonathan.libbey@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 3, 2019: Cold and stormy conditions from the end of January through April contributed to seasonal snowfall totals of 75 to 125 inches, generally from around 25 to 40% above 1981-2010 averages. The first four months of the year were 4.4 degrees F below average, with a deficit of 7.8 degrees F in February. The May - September growing season was cooler than average, and was slightly dry for every month except September, which saw 40-60% surpluses. Widespread rains of 1-2 inches fell September 12-13, and heavy snows in November and December established the seasonal snowpack and left much of the area 50-100% above typical season-to-date snowfall totals.

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? YES.
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Estimated ice out 4/7, ice in 11/4.
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: A few winter spikes were removed and discharges estimated in daily values. No other equipment issues.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 10, 4 during ice conditions.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, highest discharge measurement was 594cfs, highest computed discharge was 1750cfs. Lowest measured discharge 23cfs, lowest computed discharge 14.4cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? No.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Ice shifts and 2 open water scour shifts needed.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Most discharges coded poor or fair based on the rating curve coding.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? No.

Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
STATION NUMBER: H01092001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Jonathan Libbey, jonathan.libbey@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 3, 2018: A long and late winter produced frozen precipitation and cold conditions well into April, with snow cover persisting until the final day of the month near the Pigeon River. The May - September growing season was warm and relatively dry, averaging two degrees F warmer and 1.5 inches (or about 8%) drier than 1981-2010 averages. Major rainfall events produced 4-6-inch totals and flooding in northeastern Minnesota on June 17 and July 12, with additional heavy rain events producing 2-4-inch totals on July 10, September 15, and September 20. Cool weather resumed in early October, with snows on the 9th, and the seasonal snow cover beginning during early November.

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? YES
Open water dates: 4/24/18 - 11/8/18
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: No equipment problems.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 11, 7 during open water.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO, highest discharge measurement was 733cfs, highest 15min discharge was 1390cfs for 53%.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? YES, new rating developed to smooth out some kinks in previous rating curve. Was able to fit all but 1 msmt on the rating for 2018, previous rating had 5 open water measurements outside of 5%.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Ice shifts were needed during the winter. 1 scour shift was observed during ice out/snow melt event in April.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Majority of discharges coded fair or poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? NO.

Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H01092001 - Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
Year: 2017
Station Manager: HEEMERSO
Data Manager: JIPOGORE

Prepared By:
Jonathon Libbey (jolibbey)
218-328-8817 (JONATHON.LIBBEY@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Heather Emerson
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/04/2017.
Snowmelt conditions: The snow pack was around 1 foot or more in early March and
was down to a few inches by March 7th. About 4 to 6 inches of snow fell around
March 17th, but was down to a trace by March 21st.The snow was completely gone by
early April.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Surveyed bankful elevation
is around 14 ft. Stages did not go above this elevation all year.
Periods of low or no flow: The lowest discharges were about 15cfs in early
August.
Significant climatic events: 2017 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201701&div=MN03
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201702&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201703&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201704&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201705&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201706&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201707&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201708&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201709&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201710&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201711&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201712&div=MN03

Gridded
Monthly Precipitation Totals: The synthetic data are made up of regularly-spaced
grid nodes whose values were calculated using data interpolated from Minnesota's
spatially and temporally irregular precipitation data base. Grids were prepared
using the National Weather Service data from 1891 to 1972. For the period 1973 to
the present, the High Spatial Density Precipitation Network (HIDEN) data (which
includes NWS data) are
used.
http://climate.umn.edu/gridded_data/precip/monthly/csg_lookup.htm?site_id=01092001

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

The Hydrologic
Conditions Report is prepared monthly by the DNR Division of Ecological and Water
Resources and provides general information concerning the various water resources
across Minnesota. The report places current values of precipitation, stream
flows, lake levels and ground water levels in historical
context.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/current_conditions/hydro_conditions.html

Flow Data Summary
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Site visits to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at
a frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment issues reported.
12 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. Five measurements
were made during ice conditions.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest open water recorded stage
value was 13.26. The highest measurement used for the rating is 14.4 and the
cross section was surveyed to be at 14 ft. All stages were within banks.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge. The highest measured discharge was 869 cfs
on 04/06/17. The highest computed discharge was 1186 cfs on 04/20/17 for 73%.
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements.
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: A scour shift was found in July and ice impacted all winter
measurements. Measurements were taken at the HWY 1 bridge crossing in June and
July. It was later discovered that there was a good chance of not measureing all
the water due to a tributary coming in between HWY 1 and the gage.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No Precipitation data was collected at this site for the season.

Water Quality Data Summary
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Please see the MPCA Environmental Data Access system for Water Quality results.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/customPHP/eda/stationInfo.php?ORG=MNPCA&wdip=2&ID=S000-250

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2017
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2016

Prepared By:
Jonathon Libbey (jolibbey)
218-328-8817 (JONATHON.LIBBEY@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Ben Kiefer (bekiefer)
507-537-6605 (BEN.KIEFER@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/13/2016.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowpack was about 26 inches in early March. Snowmelt began
on 3/5. Temps stayed above freezing for over a week, reaching into the 50's and
60's a few times. There was a freeze/thaw period from 3/16 to 4/15 along with
several accumulating snowfalls. Temps remained above freezing and most of the
snow was gone from the landscape by 4/17.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Cross section survey
estimated bankful to be about 14ft. Highest recorded stage value was 13.65 on
4/19.
Periods of low or no flow: Low flow periods from end of July to beginning of
September. Precip events occured between them that caused moderate flow rates.
Lowest computed Q was 13.4 cfs on 09/04/16.
Significant climatic events: 2016 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201601&div=MN03
February

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201602&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201603&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201604&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201605&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201606&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201607&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201608&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201609&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201610&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201611&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201612&div=MN03

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

Flow Data Summary
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Site visits to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at
a frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season. Stage tracked well all year. No drift corrections were needed.
Other stage data collection factors: During high stages site is turbulent and
data becomes erratic.
15 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. 3 were ice
measurements.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. Highest measurement on the rating is
at a stage of 14.4 ft. The highest corrected stage was at a stage of 13.65.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. The highest measured Q was 1500 cfs on 04/20/16. The highest computed
Q was 1777 cfs on 04/19/16 for 84% measured. This was a questionable measurement
and not shifted or used for rating development. Second highest flow measurement
was 1030 cfs on 11/30/16 and was 58% of that computed.
This is a stable site.
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements.
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: Other than ice shifts needed for winter measurements, only
one debris shift was needed for the 11/01/16 measurement.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No Precipitation data was collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2015

Prepared By:
Jonathon Libbey (jolibbey)
218-999-7820 (JONATHON.LIBBEY@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Joshua Prososki (joprosos)
218-846-8481 (JOSHUA.PROSOSKI@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/10/2015.
Snowmelt conditions: There was very little snowmelt that occured in 2015 by
looking at the hydrograph and climatology as well as doing site inspections.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Bankful was estimated to
be13.98 ft. The highest open water stage was 13.67 on 11/18. Inspection on 11/17
noted to be near bankful.
Periods of low or no flow: The lowest flows occured early to mid August and were
around 10 cfs.
Significant climatic events: 2015 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201501&div=MN03
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201502&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201503&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201504&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201505&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201506&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201507&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201508&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201509&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201510&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201511&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201512&div=MN03

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

Flow Data Summary
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Site visits to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at
a frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment problems noted.
11 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest open water stage was 13.67
on 11/18. The highest gaged stage was 12.90 on 11/17. No inspections noted that
it was out of banks at the gage location. A cross section performed estimated
that bankful is around 13.98 ft.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. The highest computed 15 min Q was 1824 cfs on 11/18. The highest
measured flow was 789 cfs on 11/17 for 43% measured.
This is a stable site.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. Measurements were taken near the peak of
the year but in general, lacking lower to mid flows.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: There were two scours that were measured on 09/08 and 11/17.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No Precipitation data was collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2014

Prepared By:
Jonathon Libbey (jolibbey)
218-999-7820 (JONATHON.LIBBEY@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Dan Plovnick (daplovni)
651-539-2114 (DANIEL.PLOVNICK@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/21/2014.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt was not a rapid event. High temps were above 32
after 4/5. Partner inspection on 4/15 noted a significant decline in snowpack. On
4/22 they noted that 90% of the snow had melted. On 5/6 they indicated that most
of the snow had melted in the watershed.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. No bankfull or out of bank
comments were made during the periods of high flow measurements.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: 2014 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201401&div=MN03
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201402&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201403&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201404&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201405&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201406&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201407&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201408&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201409&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201410&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201411&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201412&div=MN03

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

Precipitation Data Summary
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No Precipitation data was collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2013

Prepared By:
Dan Plovnick (daplovni)
651-539-2114 (DANIEL.PLOVNICK@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-539-2110 (MATTHEW.MEYER@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/27/2013.
Snowmelt conditions: The bulk of the snowmelt was 4/26-5/1 and caused the second
highest stage peak of the year.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. No comments of overbank flow
were made during high flow inspections.
Periods of low or no flow: Lower flows (less than 25 cfs) were recorded
intermittently from mid-August to mid-September.
Significant climatic events: 2013 Climate Summary -
Northeast

Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 13.2 2.3 1.41 0.6
February 14.2 -1.2 0.9 0.31
March 22.3 -3.7 1.55 0.46
April 33.5 -5.5 4.13 2.22
May 48.4 -1.3 3.08 0.31
June 58.1 0.3 4.01 0.01
July 63.3 -0.5 4.6 0.82
August 65.3 2 2.31 -0.88
September 57.9 3.1 1.67 -1.72
October 44.1 1.4 3.3 0.5
November 28.1 -0.9 0.99 -0.66
December 4.6 -10.8 1.66 0.7

January
precipitation totals were above historical averages across north central and
northeast Minnesota. A monthly low of -42 degrees was reached at Embarrass (St.
Louis County) on the 24th. The focal point for the heaviest of the April
snowstorms was northeast Minnesota, particularly Duluth, where April snowfall
reached historic levels. The monthly snowfall total at Duluth's International
Airport was an astounding 50.8 inches. Not only did this top the previous April
record by nearly 20 inches, it was Duluth's snowiest month ever for any month of
the year. July rainfall totals were generally below historical averages in most
Minnesota counties, except in far northern Minnesota and portions of east central
Minnesota where monthly precipitation totals were above average. Very heavy rain
was also reported in northeast Minnesota on July 18 and 19. Three to five inches
of rain led to street flooding in Grand Marais and the temporary closure of
Highway 61 in Cook County. By the end of November, much of the northern
one-third of Minnesota reports at least one foot of snow cover. From December
2-4 in northeast Minnesota, one to two feet of snow fell. A location north of Two
Harbors reported nearly three feet of snow during this event. Daily snowfall
total records were set in northern Minnesota over the course of the
storm.

[source: State Climatology Office - DNR Division of Ecological and
Water Resources]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. The orfice pipe apparently was detached from its
anchors during the June 2012 high flow event, and wasn't able to be accessed
until later in 2013. This seemed to lead to more spiky stage data than usual at
higher flows. There were some corrections up to about 0.2 needed at the start of
open water but there were enough inspections to confidently correct stages during
this period.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season. Stage data had higher fluctuations at
higher flow periods.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Stage data at high flows wasn't smoothed or estimated since the difference in
flucutations at higher flows than the usual fluctuations at high turbulence is
higher could not be accurately determined. However the computed daily mean Qs
likely reduce the error from these fluctuations to within 15% of the actual Qs.
Other stage data collection factors: No other issues were noted.
Nine flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Some recorded stage values were above the rating by a value greater than 1 foot,
or less than 1 foot with a change in channel control. The highest logged stage
was 13.51 on 5/22/13. The highest measured stage was 12.23 on 5/29.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values. The flow measurement on 6/22/13 was made at a stage of
13.63, and there are a couple of measurements between this and the top of the
main grouping of measurements at 12.1, so the rating is not considered
extrapolated in this range.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions. There were gaps
in measurements during the winter greater than 5 weeks, but conditions were
relatively stable during this period.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover less than 40% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 15% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. The highest recorded 15-min Q was 1390 cfs (5/22/13). The highest
measured Q was 301 cfs (5/29/13), 22% of the highest recorded Q.
This is a stable site. One rating has been used for 2011-2013, and shifts during
that period were generally 0.1 ft or less.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. There is a gap in msmts from 12.1 to 13.5
where more measurements are needed.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: A scour shift was applied for the 9/13 msmt. The 5/29/13 msmt
fell below the rating but was not shifted due to its questionable quality.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2012

Prepared By:
Dan Plovnick (daplovni)
651-539-2114 (DANIEL.PLOVNICK@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-539-2110 (MATTHEW.MEYER@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/23/2012.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt was relatively slow and caused a stage peak that
was only the 3rd highest of the year.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Photos and video during the 6/21-6/22
inspections indicate that the river was out of banks during the 6/20 flood event.
Periods of low or no flow: Relatively low flows (less than 10 cfs) were recorded
from late September to early October.
Significant climatic events: 2012 Climate Summary -
NorthEast

Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 18.2 7.3 0.35 -0.45
February 23.1 7.5 0.92 0.32
March 38 12 1.59 0.49
April 40.8 1.9 3.04 1.4
May 52.4 2.7 6.02 3.25
June 61.2 3.4 5.91 1.91
July 69.6 5.8 3.89 0.1
August 64.3 1 2.13 -1.06
September 54.4 -0.4 0.73 -2.66
October 41.8 -0.9 2.03 -0.77
November 30.8 1.8 1.5 -0.15
December 19.1 3.7 0.97 0.01

The
first half of 2012 saw temperatures that were up to twelve degrees warmer than
normal in North Eastern Minnesota. The second half of the monitoring season saw
temperatures that were warmer than normal early on and then slightly colder than
normal in September and October. Precipitation averages were variable throughout
the year but were below average between August and September. May precipitation
was above average with a total of 6.02 inches. Snow depths across the northern
one-quarter of Minnesota were between four and eight inches to start the year.
Some stations in the area reported eight to 12 inches of snow cover by the end of
January. On February 26, much of the northern one-half of Minnesota received
four to eight inches of snow. In April, daily snowfall totals of five to eleven
inches broke daily snowfall records in some northeast Minnesota communities. On
June 19 and 20, a large area of northeastern Minnesota received six to ten inches
of rain over a 24-hour period. The rains, falling upon a landscape already
saturated from previous rains, triggered major floods in Aitkin, Carlton, and St.
Louis counties. Preliminary damage estimates for public infrastructure alone top
100 million dollars. In terms of rainfall intensity and the geographic extent of
the heaviest of the rains, the event ranks among the worst in Minnesota's
post-settlement history. On October 23-25 the state received widespread rain.
In November a few locations in the Lake Superior highlands reported four to six
inches of snow cover. Some of the heavier November monthly snowfall totals
included Duluth with 10.1 inches and Isabella with 17.0 inches.

[source:
State Climatology Office - DNR Division of Ecological and Water Resources]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. During the June 2012 peak it appeared that the
bubbler line pipe was detached from its anchors as the stage data during this
peak was determined to be inaccurate and had to be estimated. Moderate to high
peaks in 2013 also showed the same behavior and the pipe was discovered
unattached in September 2013. Other than that there were no data gaps and minimal
corrections were needed for 2012.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season. The high flow peak in 2012 had to be
estimated.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume. The
daily Qs from the estimated period (6/21-6/22) was approximately 24% of the total
open water seasonal flow, but the potential error caused by stage estimation iis
likely below 15% of the actual Qs.
Other stage data collection factors: No other equipment issues were noted.
Ten flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Some recorded stage values were above the rating by a value greater than 1 foot,
or less than 1 foot with a change in channel control. The highest initial
recorded stage was 15.76 (6/20/12); however, this peak was determined to be
inaccurate and had to be estimated. The highest estimated stage was 15.09
(6/20/12). The highest measured stage was 14.4 (6/21/12).
The present rating cannot be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values. The highest rating point is coded 150 (over
extrapolated).
Less than 15% of the seasonal flow occurred during the period when the rating
curve was exceeded. About 8% of the total annual flow was recorded on 6/20, the
only day in which the highest measured stage of 14.40 was exceeded.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions. The gap in some winter
measurements exceeded 5 weeks, but flows are relatively stable through the
winter. There is a gap during open water from 9/12 to 10/31 that exceeds 5 weeks
and a low end peak was missed during this period.
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.
Flow measurements were taken with a maximum frequency of 7 weeks, up to or above
moderate flow levels (50% of maximum seasonal discharge). The highest recorded
15-min Q was 5560 cfs (6/20). The highest measured Q was 3690 cfs (6/21), 67% of
the max recorded Q.
This is a stable site. One rating was used for 2011-2013. Although there is
scatter at the low end, rating shifts of less than 0.1 were needed for 2012.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. Flows got into the over-extrapolated
portion of the rating in 2012, and there are only 3 measurements in the 500-8000
cfs range.
The rating has less than five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows. A measurement closer than 33% of the highest recorded Q was not made.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: Depositional shifts were applied for the 3/27/12 and 5/9/12
measurements. Positive shifts were applied for the 6/12, 8/2, and 10/31 msmts.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2011

Prepared By:
Zachary Moore (zamoore)
ZACHARY.MOORE@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-259-5712 (DANIEL.HENELY@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/17/2011.
Snowmelt conditions: A large snowmelt event occured with it's rising limb
starting around 4/1/11 and peaking on 4/12/11.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: There were some low flow periods starting at the end
of August and continuing through ice in.
Significant climatic events: North East Minnesota

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Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 7.5 -1.7 1.19 0.31
February 14.6 -0.7 0.35 -0.31
March 24.4 -1.5 0.67 -0.61
April 38.3 -0.7 2.99 1.35
May 48.5 -2.0 2.23 -0.46
June 56.5 -1.6 3.46 -0.54
July 66.8 2.8 3.61 -0.49
August 64.2 0.9 3.32 -0.30
September 54.4 0.0 1.50 -2.06
October 47.0 3.7 1.25 -1.25
November 32.3 3.9 0.63 -1.11
December 21.7 7.0 0.49 -0.33

The
first half of 2011 saw temperatures that were below average down to two degrees
cooler than normal in Northeast Minnesota. The second half of the season saw
temperatures above average with July and October being the warmest months in
relation to the average. Precipitation was variable through the year with April
being a very wet month and September being the driest month in relation to the
average. Almost the entire year was below average in precipitation with the
months of January and April being the only months with above average
precipitation. The year started out with more than 24 inches of snow in the
entire Northeastern region. Snow water equivalency was between three to six
inches of water from the start off the year through until the spring melt began.
Areas in northeast Minnesota report six or more inches of snow on the ground
through March and along the Lake Superior highlands the snow depths still ranged
from 12 to 18 inches. Spring storms dropped substantial amounts of rain and/or
snow over large areas of Minnesota during April. Some northeastern Minnesota
communities reported over a foot of April snow. On April 15 and 16, an intense
winter-like storm left a swath of three to eight inches of snow across much of
the northern one-half of the state. The U. S. Drought Monitor, released on April
28, already depicted most of Cook County and portions of Lake County as
Abnormally Dry. Substantial rain and snow in this area during the autumn and
winter of 2010 improved the drought situation significantly. By May, stream flow
in northern Lake County was below the 25th percentile when compared with
historical data. The remainder of the year was dry as the U. S. Drought Monitor
depicted the northeast region as having Severe to Moderate Drought through the
entire second half of the year and stream flows were down to below the 5th
percentile by October. July 2011 ranked among the ten warmest Julys in
Minnesota's modern record. The month of July was also notable for the intensity,
geographic extent, and duration of high dew point temperatures. Multiple days of
very high dew point temperatures were reported at many locations with dew point
temperatures in excess of 75 degrees.
[source: State Climatology Office ?DNR
Waters]

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2010

Prepared By:
Eric Dekleyn (erdekley)
651-259-5725 (ERIC.DEKLEYN@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Kurt Woodrich (kuwoodri)
651-259-5718 (KURT.WOODRICH@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.
We can approximate ice-out around the 03/27/2010 timeframe based upon how the
logger was tracking, as well as temperature data for the Beaver Bay area.
The ice out date was 03/27/2010.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt conditions were significant again (not quite as
much as 2009), but there was a snowpack of 26 inches at the beginning of March,
2010. This was gone by 03/22/2010 as there were consecutive days well above
freezing from 03/14 thru 03/19/2010.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. No comments mentioned the
channel breaching its banks during 2010. Pretty difficult due to its high
gradient.
Periods of low or no flow: Lowest flows for 2010 were from 07/26/10 thru
07/31/10 (lowest), as well as 09/01/10 thru 09/07/10.
Significant climatic events: North East Minnesota

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Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 12.9
3.7 .84 -.04
February 17.0 1.7 .20 -.46
March 36.5 10.6
.91 -.36
April 44.9 5.9 .86 -.78
May 51.5 .9 3.29 .60
June 58.0
-.1 4.29 .29
July 67.1 3.1 3.75 -.35
August 65.8
2.5 5.08 1.46
September 51.6 -2.9 3.54 -.02
October 46.0 2.6 3.18
.67
November 31.4 3.0 1.97 .22
December 14.0 -.7 1.39 .57

2010 was
warmer than average for most of the year in northeastern Minnesota. September
was the only month significantly below average temperatures at near three degrees
below normal. The warmest months compared to averages were March and April with
almost eleven and six degrees above normal respectively. January, July, August,
October and November were all between two and a half and four degrees above
average as well. Early year Snow depths in the region ranged from eight inches
in the east to twenty four inches in the central part of the region. By March
25th snow depth maps showed the area to be void of snow cover. The first third
of the year saw less than an inch per month of precipitation and the only monthly
average over an inch from normal occurred in August. Notable precipitation
events included a May late-spring snowfall on May 7 and 8 with snowfall totals of
two to four inches falling in the region. Mid-March through May precipitation
totals rank below the 10th percentile when compared to previous years for the
same period. The U. S. Drought Monitor released on May 27, depicted Cook and
Lake Counties as undergoing severe drought conditions. A continuous lack of
precipitation helped contribute to persisting severe drought conditions through
the rest of the year for much of the region. Late October precipitation and
November snowfall has left eight to twenty four inches of snow on the ground for
most of the region with slightly less along the far northern shore. The bulk of
October's precipitation was produced by a massive storm that plowed through
Minnesota on October 26-27. The storm dropped two to four inches of
precipitation, produced three to nine inches of snow across much of the northern
one-third of the state, spun up damaging winds, and included areas where heavy
rains fell such as the 3.92 inches reported in three days at Wolf Ridge in Lake
County. An early-winter storm dropped six to ten inches of wet snow on November
13-14 along a narrow band that extended from south central Minnesota, through the
Twin Cities, through Duluth, and along the North Shore. The month concluded with
another major winter storm dumping up to 10 or more inches of snow primarily in
St. Louis County from November 29 through December 1. Ice-in around the state
occurred in early December.

[source:
State Climatology Office ?DNR Waters]

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2009

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H01092001 - Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
Year: 2009
Station Manager: LIPEARSO
Data Manager: LIPEARSO

Prepared By:
Eric Dekleyn (erdekley)
651-259-5725 (ERIC.DEKLEYN@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Kurt Woodrich (kuwoodri)
651-259-5718 (KURT.WOODRICH@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/16/2009. We can approximate ice-out around this date
based upon how the logger was tracking, as well as temperature data from the NWS
for the Beaver Bay area.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt conditions were significant for 2009. The
beginning of April, 2009 there was 36 inches of snowpack for the Beaver Bay area.
Consecutive warm days in mid-April diminished the snowpack to nothing by the end
of the month.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. No comments were made to
indicate the channel had breached its banks for 2009, very high gradient channel
diminishes this chance greatly.
Periods of low or no flow: Lowest flows for 2009 were from 07/09/2009 thru
07/14/2009 (lowest of the year), 08/12/2009 thru 08/16/2009, and 09/16/2009 thru
10/01/2009.
Significant climatic events: 2009 Climate Summary
Northeastern MN

Winter
2008-2009 brought generally below average temperatures and above average
precipitation totals for northeastern Minnesota. March 2009 was an
extraordinarily wet month across much of northern Minnesota. Major winter storms
impacted northern MN in March. Heavy snow, high winds, and bitter cold
temperatures pummeled northern Minnesota on March 10 and 11. During a four-day
period from March 22 to March 25, a slow-moving, moisture-ladened storm dropped
unprecedented, and devastating, amounts of rain, ice, and snow across much of the
state, including a major ice storm in northeastern MN. April and May 2009 saw
generally average temperatures and precipitation. Monthly mean temperatures for
June were one to three degrees below the historical average statewide. The first
half of June was very cool, with many days falling short of average by ten or
more degrees. July was also extremely cool (the third coolest ever in the
state) and a relatively dry month. However, on July 14, two inches of rain fell
along a 30 to 50 mile-wide band that stretched from Breckenridge to Brainerd to
Cloquet. More than four inches of rain was reported in portions of Cass, Crow
Wing, and Aitkin counties. Continuing the trend of the previous two months,
monthly mean temperatures for August 2009 averaged two to four degrees below the
historical norm. Cooler-than-normal temperatures reduced evaporation and
transpiration rates, and partially counterbalanced the precipitation deficits.
Precipitation totals for September were generally short of averages, while temps
were above normal. Moderate drought conditions were reported for much of eastern
Minnesota, having a significant effect on streamflows in this area. October
temperatures were well below average in northeast MN, among the coolest ever,
while precipitation totals were among the highest on record. November 2009
precipitation was quite light across most of Minnesota. Monthly precipitation
totals fell short of historical averages by one-half inch to one and one-half
inches in most locales. In contrast to a very cold October, monthly mean
temperatures for November 2009 were quite mild. November mean temperatures across
Minnesota ranged from nine to twelve degrees above historical averages, making
November 2009 the third warmest November in history on a statewide basis. Ice in
occurred in late November or early December through most of the
state.

[source: State Climatology Office - DNR Waters]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. Orifice pipe came loose during ice-out timeframe
when there were high flows moving through (mid-April timeframe). This caused
fluctuation of stage data. Made temporary fix in July, 2009 and made permanent
fix by re-clamping orifice pipe on 10/14/2009 making the stage data much more
reliable.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season. We had numerous inspections to make sure the stage data was accurate for
2009, the datum corrections reflect this.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Other stage data collection factors: Orifice pipe became loose during ice-out
high flows, made temporary fix in July, 2009 and permanent fix on 10/14/2009.
10 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. Provisional Rating.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Highest recorded seasonal discharge was measured on 11/05/2009 which
was 193 cfs/1,400 cfs that occurred on 04/20/2009 which was the highest annual
discharge, which is only 14% of the highest annual discharge.
Flow measurements cover less than 40% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Highest recorded seasonal discharge was measured on 11/05/2009 which
was 193 cfs/1,400 cfs that occurred on 04/20/2009 which was the highest annual
discharge, which is only 14% of the highest annual discharge.
Flow measurements cover less than 15% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Highest recorded seasonal discharge was measured on 11/05/2009 which
was 193 cfs/1,400 cfs that occurred on 04/20/2009 which was the highest annual
discharge, which is only 14% of the highest annual discharge.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season. Provisional rating being established, but control remains
pretty stable until ice begins to work in or lake affect if taking flow msmt. by
mouth.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2009
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 01092001

Year End Summary for 2008

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H01092001 - Baptism River nr Beaver Bay, MN61
Year: 2008
Station Manager: ERDEKLEY
Data Manager: ERDEKLEY

Prepared By:
Eric Dekleyn (erdekley)
651-259-5725 (ERIC.DEKLEYN@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Kurt Woodrich (kuwoodri)
651-259-5718 (KURT.WOODRICH@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site. Gage installed 08/14/2008 so
continuous data starts on this date as well.
The ice out date cannot be determined. Continuous data didn't start till
08/14/2008.
Snowmelt conditions: There was significant snowpack in the Beaver Bay area at
the start of March, 2008. According to the NWS station in Beaver Bay there was a
snowpack of 24 inches on 03/13/2008. This diminished to nothing by 04/02/2008.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Lowest flows for 2008 (since the gage install on
08/14/2008) were from 08/14/08 thru 08/27/08.
Significant climatic events: 2008 Climate Summary

Source: HydroClim
Minnesota, State Climatology Office - DNR Waters

January 2008
Precipitation
totals were well below historical averages across most of Minnesota. Many
locations reported less than one quarter of an inch of liquid precipitation, and
less than four inches of snow. Exceptions to this snow-sparse pattern include the
far southeastern corner of Minnesota and some locations along the Lake Superior
snow belt. In those locales, precipitation totals were at, to somewhat above, the
historical average.
Monthly mean temperatures for January 2008 were near
historical averages.

February 2008
Precipitation totals were below the
historical average in most Minnesota locations. Many communities reported less
than one half of an inch of liquid precipitation. The exception to this
snow-sparse pattern was the far southeastern corner of Minnesota where
precipitation totals were at, to somewhat above, historical averages. Monthly
mean temperatures for February 2008 were well below historical averages. February
temperatures ranged from five to seven degrees below normal across Minnesota.

March 2008
Precipitation totals were below the historical average in most
Minnesota locations. Lower than average snowfall meant that precipitation totals
finished one half inch to one inch below the March average. This continued a
pattern of below-normal snowfall that was prominent across most of Minnesota
during the past winter. Keeping with a season-long trend, monthly mean
temperatures for March 2008 were below historical averages. March temperatures
ranged from three to five degrees below normal across Minnesota.

April 2008

Precipitation totals were above historical averages across nearly all of
Minnesota. With the exception of far northwestern Minnesota, most communities
reported significant rain or snowfall totals in April. Precipitation totals in
most northeast, east central, and southeastern Minnesota counties topped five
inches for the month. Total April precipitation in some southeastern Minnesota
locales exceeded seven inches. In a few cases, the monthly precipitation totals
were record setting. In west central, north central, and northeastern Minnesota
counties, much of the precipitation came as snow. Numerous communities in these
areas received over 30 inches of snow for the month, shattering April monthly
total snowfall records in many places. Maintaining a multi-month trend, monthly
mean temperatures were below historical averages.

May 2008
With the
exception of northwestern Minnesota, May 2008 precipitation totals were near
historical averages in most Minnesota communities. In the northwest, rainfall
totals fell short of average by approximately one inch. In most other Minnesota
locations, a wet start to the month (including northern Minnesota snow on May 10)
was counterbalanced by dry weather during the third and fourth weeks of the
month. Monthly mean temperatures for May 2008 were below historical averages.
May temperatures ranged from three to six degrees below normal across Minnesota.
The cool temperatures in May delayed many of the normal signs of spring.

June
2008
June rainfall totals varied greatly across Minnesota. Extremely wet
conditions were reported in northeastern and southeastern Minnesota, while
below-normal precipitation totals were common in central, east central, and south
central counties. The first half of June produced numerous rounds of severe
weather and flooding in Minnesota. June mean monthly temperatures were again
below normal. Most of Minnesota experienced a mid-summer dry spell. Rainfall
deficits were greater than 2.5 inches over the last three weeks of the month in
some central Minnesota locales.

July 2008
July rainfall totals were short of
average by one to two inches in most locales. July mean monthly temperatures
were near historical averages. Most of Minnesota continued to experience a
mid-summer dry spell. Rainfall deficits were greater than three inches over June
and July in many locations.

August 2008
August rainfall totals were short of
average by two or more inches in most locales. West central and northwestern
Minnesota counties were notable exceptions, reporting above-average
precipitation. August mean monthly temperatures were near historical
averages.

September 2008
September rainfall totals were highly variable
across Minnesota: short of average by one to three inches in the south, two or
more inches above average in some western and northern counties. September mean
monthly temperatures were one to three degrees above historical
averages.

October 2008
October precipitation totals were larger than average
over much of the western one-half of Minnesota. In some west central and
northwestern Minnesota locales, October monthly precipitation totals were among
the largest in the historical October record. Two to three inches of snow was
recorded in portions of west central Minnesota. Monthly mean temperatures for
October 2008 were close to historical averages. Portions of Minnesota, most
notably southeastern Minnesota, remained impacted by a long-term dry spell.
Rainfall deficits in these areas were greater than five inches since mid-June.

November 2008
November 2008 precipitation totals were variable across
Minnesota. Many locales reported near-normal monthly precipitation, however
monthly precipitation was above average in northwestern and north central
Minnesota counties, and below average in east central Minnesota. Monthly mean
temperatures for November 2008 were two to four degrees above historical
averages. Precipitation totals for the meteorological autumn (September through
November) were far above long-term averages in the Red River basin, setting the
stage for possible spring flooding. Portions of east central and southeastern
Minnesota remained in a Moderate Drought condition.

December 2008
December
2008 precipitation totals were well above average across Minnesota. The total
water content of December's snowfalls topped historical averages by one-half inch
to one and one-half inches in many locales. December 2008 was also marked by
frequent, and often heavy, snowfall events. Many communities across the region
reported over 30 inches of snowfall, setting new records. Monthly mean
temperatures for December 2008 were four to eight degrees below historical
averages across Minnesota. Precipitation totals for the autumn were far above
long-term averages in the Red River basin. Stream discharge measurements for the
Red River and some of its tributaries are near the top of the historical
distribution for the date.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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