Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2014

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H02031001 - Sucker River nr Palmers, CR290
Year: 2014
Station Manager: DAPLOVNI
Data Manager: DAPLOVNI

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

Approved By:
Jim Pogorelc (jipogore)
218-327-4110 (JIM.POGORELC@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site. The gage was removed from site on
10/2/14 and relocated to an upstream crossing.
The ice out date was 04/20/2014.
Snowmelt conditions: The bulk of the snowmelt likely occurred between 4/20-4/24
leading to a stage rise of approx 2 ft. The ice out peak flow was about 2/3 of
that recorded in 2013.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Based on the 2012
cross-section after the flooding event, the bankfull stage is at approximately
13.5 ft. The stage never reached this level in 2014.
Periods of low or no flow: Low flows less than 5 cfs were recorded in
early/mid-August.
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

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=02031001

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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Monitoring season ended on 10/2/14 when gage was removed from site and relocated
upstream.
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 orifice line was frozen from 2/7/14 to
3/30/14, recorded stage was not accurate and had to be deleted.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume. The
total (daily) Q for the frozen orifice line period was 210 cfs, 2% of the total
annual discharge for the period the gage was operating of 13750 cfs.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment problems other than the frozen
orifice line.
8 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. The highest recorded stage for 2014
was 12.06 (4/24/14). The highest gaged stage used in the current rating was 11.29
(5/5/14).
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 computed flow (15-min) for 2014
was 450 cfs (4/24/14). The highest measured flow was 314 cfs (4/25/14), 70% of
the max computed flow.
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 the rating from 70 to
225 cfs. Also above 225 cfs, the rating is modeled based on surveys completed
after the June 2012 event. The channel still seems relatively unstable based on
the continued scatter in msmts. Flows exceeded 225 cfs for most of the open water
period through mid-May. There was a msmt on 4/24/15 at 314 cfs, but it fell above
the rating.
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: Debris shifts were indicated by the 4/25, 7/24, and 8/27/14
msmts.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. There wasn't a flow measurement between 8/11/14
and 10/2/14 (when the gage was removed), so the 8/11 shift was copied to the end
of the data. There were some moderate flow events missed during this period that
may have changed control conditions.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 15%. The 2014 total discharge (daily) while the gage was
operating was 13750 cfs. The total of daily Qs from 8/11 to 10/1 was 520 cfs,
just under 4% of the total seasonal volume
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 5%.

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=S001-756

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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 02031001

Year End Summary for 2013

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

Approved By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-539-2107 (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 04/29/2013.
Snowmelt conditions: The bulk of the snowmelt occurred from 4/26 to 4/30,
causing the highest stage peak of the year.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Inspections at high flows in
previous years at stages similar to the 4/30 event did not indicate overbank
flows.
Periods of low or no flow: Relatively low flows (less than 10 cfs) were recorded
in late August and throughout 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]

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season. Original
gage was destroyed in June 2012 rain event and was replaced with a temporary
installation on the downstream left bank where tree cover made a rain bucket not
possible to collect data. No crossing yet in 2013 to re-install something better.

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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 02031001

Year End Summary for 2012

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

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-539-2101 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@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 03/12/2012.
Snowmelt conditions: The spring melt peak caused a rise in stage of
approximately 1.5 feet in one day, reflecting the lack of snowfall recorded
during the winter of 2011-2012.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: The stream was out of banks during the
6/20 flooding event.
Periods of low or no flow: Low flows (less than 15 cfs) were recorded in
mid-April, mid-May, and mid-June.
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. The gage was destroyed by flooding on 6/20/12
and another gage was not installed until 7/2/12.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season. No data was collected for the peak of
the event, when the gage was destroyed, and 7/2/12.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Stage data was not estimated during the gap between gages since the channel
completely changed and during the event things were constantly in flux due to
roadway and large culvert being wiped out and shifting/settling. Daily discharge
from 6/20/12-7/2/12 estimated using a ratio relationship with nearby USGS station
for Knife River nr Two Harbors (E02026001). 7 event peaks were analyzed from
2001-2013 to estimate ratio of peak volume at Sucker River compared to Knife
River. The result was 0.3 ratio (std dev=.07) so the daily discharges reported
for the June 2012 event were adjusted to estimate Sucker flows. Additionally, a
Hec-Ras model was done to estimate peak instantaneous flow using high water mark
and cross section surveys. Comparing 3 events since 2011 at SuckerRiver, the
daily flow peak was ~80% of the instantaneous peak. 2 of those events were in May
(70% and 80%) and 1 in June (90%). Using the ratio method already mentioned with
Knife River, the estimated daily peak is 90% of the modeled instantaneous peak,
which matches well with the June 2011 event (much smaller events however).
Modeled peak was 3,890 cs at a highwater mark stage of 16.2 ft.
Other stage data collection factors: The culvert with the tapedown point was
destroyed during the flooding event, and a staff gage couldn't be installed in
the new monitoring pool. The WSL now has to be surveyed. Inspections by PCA/local
parters therefore aren't able to take a WSL measurement potentially limiting the
accuracy of data corrections.
Nine 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. For the period before the June 20
event and new rating period, the highest recorded stage was 11.97 (5/24/12), and
the highest gaged stage was 10.03 (3/27/12). However this rating was developed
using the 4/24/01 gaging (stage of 12.46) so for this period the 2012 recorded
stage values fall within the gaged rating. For the new rating period starting on
6/19/12 at 20:30, the highest gaged stage was 10.58 (5/29/13 - the rating was
based on 2012 and 2013 msmts), and the highest recorded stage was 13.09
(4/30/13). The top end of this rating period is based on a HECRAS model using
surveyed cross-sections and high water marks from the event. The rating is
modeled starting at a stage of 11.14 which is less than 1 foot above the highest
gaged stage.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions. Some intervals
between measurements were slightly above 5 weeks but not significantly.
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 less than 15% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Based on surveyed high water marks and a HECRAS model, the peak flow
during the June 2012 event was 3890 cfs. The highest measured flow was 29.4 cfs
(3/27/12), less than 1% of the peak flow.
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: The entire channel changed after the June 2012 event. Prior
to the event, depositional shifts were applied for the 3/27 and 5/9 msmts. After
the event and new rating, beaver debris was observed during
the 8/9, 9/12, and
10/31 gagings.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. No measurements were made during the June high
flows or descending limb, but high water marks and HECRAS modeling allowed for
development of points at the upper end of the rating.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The rain bucket was operational through 6/20/12, when the gage was destroyed by
flooding.
The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. The rain gage was destroyed during the 6/20
flooding event and was not replaced when the gage was reinstalled on 7/2. Prior
to that, the gage had a gap on 6/18 where climatology reported precip, and
exceeded its reliability threshold of 1 inch/hr on 6/19.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station. The
precip reported before the 6/20 event was 9.3, and climatology reported 9.7.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years. The gage was
installed in September 2008.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2011

Prepared By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-259-5712 (DANIEL.HENELY@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 03/21/2011. Possible ice effects between ice out and
4/12/11 inspections, that data coded questionable.
Snowmelt conditions: Minor melting peak on 3/22/11 and much larger peak on
4/11/11 at stage of ~12.1 ft. Sharp decending limb down to 4/22/11 where rainfall
caused other events.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: From 9/3/11 through end of year flows ranged from
5-10 cfs.
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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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. Small gaps throughout year, most of them
left as gaps due to some precip reported by climatology.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station. Even
with the small gaps coded missing, the bucket reported 21.26 inches compared to
21.0 inches from climatology.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. New bucket in 2008.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2010

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

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-259-5655 (LISA.PEARSON@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 cannot be determined. We can approximate ice-out to have
occurred around the 03/17/2010 timeframe based upon how the hydrograph looked as
well as temperature data for the Palmers area.
Snowmelt conditions: There was a snowpack of approximately 26 inches at the
beginning of March, 2010. This was entirely gone by 03/23/2010 thanks to a string
of very warm (50-60 degrees F) days from 03/14 thru 03/19. We approximated
ice-out around the 03/17/2010 timeframe.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Lowest flows for 2010 were from 07/21 thru 08/01.
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]

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 tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: We approximated the ice-out to be around
the 03/17/2010 timeframe, but the temperatures did dip below freezing here and
there forming ice thereafter creating periods of time where the stage oscillates.
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.
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 08/03/2010 at 213
cfs/446 cfs was the highest annual discharge which occurred on 10/27/2010, which
is 48% of that total flow.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. Highest recorded seasonal discharge was measured on 08/03/2010 at 213
cfs/446 cfs was the highest annual discharge which occurred on 10/27/2010, which
is 48% of that total flow.
This is a stable site.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of
measurements. For 2010 data, I would say the rating was well developed because
most of the year stayed below 11 ft. stage where the rating is pretty well
established. We need to develop the rating better on the upper end, but still
would consider this part of the rating at least fair as we do have a couple of
msmts. at the higher end.
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: 03/18/2010 - Start scour at ice out/peak of
hydrograph.
04/03/2010 - End scour shift as hydrograph shows increase in stage
which may have brought in some debris/sediment to fill-in scour as seen on
following 05/05/2010 msmt.
05/14/2010 - Start of scour shift as seen on
following 06/09/2010 msmt., scour starts on top end of hydrograph from 1.19 inch
2-day event.
06/16/2010 - End scour shift/start debris shift as seen on
following 07/13/2010 msmt. Started shift on descending limb of hydrograph as
stage starts to recede it will start depositing the sediment/debris.
08/14/2010
- End debris shift as seen on following 08/17/2010 msmt.
08/21/2010 - Start of
debris shift as seen on following 09/14/2010 msmt. Started shift on top end of
hydrograph from 1.66 inch 2-day rain event.
09/25/2010 - Minimize debris shift
as another rain event (0.81 inch) moves in increasing the stage most likely
moving out some of the debris as we see on the following msmt. that a debris
shift will be needed, but not as big of one.
10/26/2010 - End debris shift as
stages rise quickly from a 4-day 3.62 inch rain event. As stages receded from
this event ice quickly formed on channel as they mentioned in following
11/24/2010 msmt.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. Compared cumulative values with the nearest NWS
station (Two Harbors) and found the rainbucket tracked very well for 2010.
Compared the date when the rainbucket was uncovered (03/30/2010) to 11/30/2010
when ice most likely began affecting the readings and found the
following;
Rainbucket at Sucker River near Palmers = 23.84 inches
NWS station
at Two Harbors = 24.31 inches, which is 98% of that value.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. Factory calibrated by
Texas Electronics in 2008.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2009

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H02031001 - Sucker River nr Palmers, CR290
Year: 2009
Station Manager: ANBERGMA
Data Manager: ANBERGMA

Prepared By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-259-5657 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-259-5657 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@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 04/02/2009. Ice out determined based on climatology records
and patterns in stage data.
Snowmelt conditions: Spring 2009 was very wet and snowy in northeast Minnesota.
Warm temperatures led to a slightly earlier thaw, but major winter storms came
through in mid March.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. No indication that stream
was out of its banks.
Periods of low or no flow: Much of the area was in drougth conditions from July
on. Flows were very low save a few short peaks after rain events.
Significant climatic events: 2009 Climate Summary
Lower NE MN

Winter
2008-2009 brought generally below average temperatures and above average
precipitation totals for eastern Minnesota. Warm February temperatures resulted
in early snowmelt in most areas. March 2009 was a relatively wet month across
much of eastern Minnesota. During a four-day period from March 22 to March 25, a
slow-moving, moisture-ladened storm dropped rain, ice, and snow across much of
the state. 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.
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]

Precipitation Data Summary
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At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There is either visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the
precipitation data that the rain gage was plugged at some point during the
monitoring season.
The period of record when the rain gage was plugged was accurately determined and
removed from the corrected data. At very end of year, field notes indicate rain
bucket was plugged with ice (12/8). Rain bucket was clear on 11/5 and precip
tracked with Climatology records. Gage recorded some precip on 12/1 but no
precip was reported by Climatology between 12/1-12/8, those data are coded
questionable.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.

Comments
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Equipment was moved to downstream side of culvert during 9/25/2008
installation.
This changed control and will make end of 2008-2009 data all
provisional.
Data can be made final after 2010 data season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2009
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2008

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H02031001 - Sucker River nr Palmers, CR290
Year: 2008
Station Manager: ANBERGMA
Data Manager: ANBERGMA

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-259-5657 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.
Data collection began on 04/03/2008.
Data collection ended on 01/31/2009.
ice out determined by PCA
The ice out date was 04/18/2008.
Snowmelt conditions: late winter- lots of april snow
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
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
some locations along the Lake Superior snow belt. In this area, 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. 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 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 and east central Minnesota counties topped
five inches for the month. 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 Minnesota, while below-normal
precipitation totals were common in central and east 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 including 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 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
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.

Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 20%.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is between 10-20%.

Water Quality Data Summary
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17 total; 15 by PCA regional division, 2 by EAO for Pour Point Program
17 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: 6 samples during snowmelt hydrograph; also
sampled large rain event on 6/6/08; other samples collected monthly during summer
and fall base flow
primarily sediment, turbidity, nutrients were analyzed using a laboratory.
turbidity, pH, DO, temp, conductivity, t-tube were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2007

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/30/2007. approximate
Snowmelt conditions: about average; two separate peaks - a cold snap occurred in mid april
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: extreme drought in July and August. Stream did NOT reach point of zero flow however
Significant climatic events: very dry summer and very wet fall. Siginificant flood event in mid. october. near hightest flow we have recorded at the stie - ~ 700 cfs

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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18 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: good coverage, including large rain event in Oct.
nutrients, sediment, turbidity were analyzed using a laboratory.
Temp, DO, pH, SC, Turbidity were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2007
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2006

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
approximately 4/1/06
The ice out date was 04/01/2006.
Snowmelt conditions: slightly less than normal
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: extreme drought in late summer; very low flows in July and August
Significant climatic events: extreme drought conditions in mid-summer. very few rain event samples

Flow Data Summary
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Stage did not track correctly during part or all of the monitoring season.
Stage did not track correctly during moderate to high flow periods.
Missing stage values were accurately estimated or interpolated using a technique that introduced less than 15% error.
Other stage data collection factors: This site had missing data from 8/13 to 9/5 due to vandalism. This was during a period of extreme low flows / drought. I used the Amity Creek reference trace to estimate stage on Sucker River. There was no signficant rainfull / runoff events in this time period, so I used the linear interpolation / fill gap tool to estimate the missing data. These values will be coded as poor values in Hydstra.
3 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Recorded stage values were less than 1 foot above the rating and/or did not encounter a change in control.
Flow measurements were taken with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover less than 80% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual discharge.
Flow measurements cover less than 50% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual discharge.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the monitoring season.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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18 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: good coverage in spring; missed one large early summer event
nutrients, turbidity, sediment, chloride were analyzed using a laboratory.
temp, pH, SC, DO, turbidity were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2006
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2005

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.
Data collection began on 04/02/2005.
Data collection ended on 11/21/2005.
The ice out date was 04/04/2004. approx.
Snowmelt conditions: minimal ice effects, rated data as fair
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year. normal mid summer base flow
Significant climatic events: dry summer, few rain events

Flow Data Summary
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Stage tracked correctly during the entire monitoring season.
Other stage data collection factors: none
1 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Recorded stage values were less than 1 foot above the rating and/or did not encounter a change in control.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the monitoring season.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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15 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: good coverage
nutrients, sediment, turbidity were analyzed using a laboratory.
temp, DO, pH, SC, t-tube were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2005
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2004

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H02031001 - Sucker River nr Palmers, CR290
Year: 2004
Station Manager: JANDERS1
Data Manager: JANDERS1

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/31/2004. approx
Snowmelt conditions: lower than normal
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: large fall rain event in late Oct.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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17 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: good coverage
sediments, turbidity, nutrients were analyzed using a laboratory.
ph, DO, Conducitivty, Temp. were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2004
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2003

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.
Data collection began on 03/24/2003.
Data collection ended on 11/10/2003.
The ice out date cannot be determined.
Snowmelt conditions: very gradual melt, anchor ice had a significant impact on readings.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: data in early spring should be considered poor. stream started to break up on 3/24 , and could not determine that the stream was entirely ice free until 4/19

Flow Data Summary
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Stage did not track correctly during the entire monitoring season.
Stage did not track correctly during moderate to high flow periods.
Missing stage values were accurately estimated or interpolated using a technique that introduced less than 15% error.
Other stage data collection factors: very large anchor ice sheets affected stage from 3/24 to 4/19. Daily Flows in this period were estimated from USGS flow measurements , PCA estimated flow measurments, and interpolations on the days between measurements. These data should be considered poor
4 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Recorded stage values were less than 1 foot above the rating and/or did not encounter a change in control.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.
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).
This is a stable site not historically subject to backwater.
Frequent site visits were made this year to confirm there was no backwater or partially obstructed flows, using both visual and hydrological evidence.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of measurements.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the monitoring season.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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15 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: missed the highest flow of the year (spring rain event). Otherwise, decent coverage over the hydrograph
nutrients, sediments, turbidity were analyzed using a laboratory.
temp, pH, SC, DO, t-tube were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2003
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2002

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.
Data collection began on 04/11/2002.
Data collection ended on 11/21/2002.
The ice out date was 04/14/2002. this is approximate
Snowmelt conditions: normal
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: 2 significant rain events in mid summer that each had flows equal to peak spring runoff

Flow Data Summary
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Stage tracked correctly during the entire monitoring season.
Other stage data collection factors: This site was vandalized, and data were missing from 7/31/02 - 10/29/02. We used nearby Amity Creek stage data to infer Sucker River stage. A detailed statistical analysis was done to document that the substitution was valid.
6 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Recorded stage values were less than 1 foot above the rating and/or did not encounter a change in control.
Flow measurements were taken 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 80% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual discharge.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of measurements.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the monitoring season.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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17 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: good coverage
sediments, turbidity, nutrients were analyzed using a laboratory.
temp, pH, SC, DO, t-tube were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2002
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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Year End Summary for 02031001

Year End Summary for 2001

Prepared By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Jesse Anderson (janders1)
JESSE.ANDERSON@STATE.MN.US
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.
Data collection began on 04/07/2001.
Data collection ended on 12/20/2001.
The ice out date was 04/07/2007. approximate
Snowmelt conditions: It was higher than normal
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: very dry summer, no major runoff events

Flow Data Summary
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Stage tracked correctly during the entire monitoring season. some drift errors, but no major problems
Other stage data collection factors: first year of monitoring, occasional drift errors, but overall OK
11 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Recorded stage values were less than 1 foot above the rating and/or did not encounter a change in control.
Flow measurements were taken with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover less than 80% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 50% of the highest recorded season/annual discharge.
This is a stable site not historically subject to backwater.
Frequent site visits were made this year to confirm there was no backwater or partially obstructed flows, using both visual and hydrological evidence.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of measurements.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the monitoring season.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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19 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: good coverage
nutrients, sediment, turbidity were analyzed using a laboratory.
temp, pH, SC, DO, t-tube were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2001
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
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