Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Whitewater River nr Beaver, CSAH30
STATION NUMBER: H40016001
YEAR: 2021
PREPARED BY: Jacob Kolke; jacob.kolke@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY:
Division 9, 2021: After a generally mild winter with normal to below-normal snowfall, warm and dry conditions persisted during the May-through-October liquid precipitation season, leading to some drought designations. Precipitation from May through October averaged about 85% of normal, or just under 4 inches below normal. May through July was dry, with an average of just under 11 inches of rain falling over the 3-month period (normal would have been just under 14.5 inches). June had bouts of extreme heat, and May through October averaged just 2.5 degrees F above normal. Normal to above-normal precipitation during late summer and autumn helped drought conditions improve, and areas near the Mississippi River spent little time in official drought designations. Heavy rain fell on August 26-27, with 3-5 inches in many areas. Mean temperatures fell below freezing in early November, with accumulating snows most areas by early December.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
This station operates year-round, but precipitation is only monitored during the liquid precipitation season.
Is this site monitored year round? YES
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Few periods with minor ice impacts occurred during the monitoring season. These were: 1/22/2021 - 1/28/2021 and 2/5/2021 - 2/22/2021. Main ice in occurred at the end of the monitoring season on 12/29/2021.
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: Removed 2/7/2021 - 2/22/2021 level data due to heavy ice impacts resulting in erroneous data collection. No other equipment issues were noted for the monitoring season.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: Eight. All were open water measurements.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. Measured discharges ranged from 139 to 191 cfs while calculated discharges ranged from 132 to 449 cfs.
Was a new rating developed? YES. Measurements showed a fairly constant deposition trend compared to the previous rating. Used a regression to reshape lower end of the rating.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Minor deposition was in place during the early part of year in January and was removed during ice out in mid-to-late February. Minor deposition built up again in early August and lasted through early November. Ice started to form in late December and impacted the control into 2022.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Most of the year was coded fair with about a tenth coded estimated due to low flows and another tenth coded ice.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2021 - 10/31/2021
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO. Removed data for 7/6/2021. Bucket recorded much less than the gridded value and was removed per State Climatology Office guidance. Rest of the year was accurate and accepted.

Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY

STATION NAME: Whitewater River nr Beaver, CSAH30
STATION NUMBER: H40016001
YEAR: 2020
PREPARED BY: Jacob Kolke; jacob.kolke@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 9, 2020: Mild conditions and near-normal snowfall January through into April topped off a moderately snowy early winter, leading to normal to slightly above-normal seasonal snowfall totals of 35-55 inches. The May-September growing season was warm and slightly wet, punctuated by very warm June through August conditions, and occasional bouts of heavy rainfall. A widespread heavy rainfall event on June 28-29 produced 4-6 inches near the Cannon and Vermillion rivers, with other 2-4-inch rains falling on May 17 and June 10. Temperatures fell below freezing in early October, but with little precipitation falling, the liquid precipitation season extended to October 15. Snow fell occasionally from mid-October into early November, with most of the area seeing totals of 4-8 inches by the end of November. Extreme warmth melted much of the snow during early-mid November, and the rest was melted by persistently mild conditions during the remainder of the month. No snow was on the ground as of December 1.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? YES
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Multiple periods with minor ice impacts occured during the monitoring season. These were: 1/8-1/9/20, 1/11-1/13/20, 1/15-1/21/20, 2/5-2/7/20, 2/9-2/11/20, 2/13-2/15/20, 2/19-2/21/20, 2/29-3/1/20, 12/14-12/16/20, and 12/24-12/30/20.
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: In May the RS-485 cable failed between the bubbler and the logger and caused the bubbler data to become erratic and inaccurate until the cable was replaced in July. However the radar unit installed at this station collected valid level data during that time so there was no interruption in the dataset. No other issues were noted.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: Six. All were open water measurements.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. Measured discharges ranged from 223 to 437 cfs while calculated discharges ranged from 185 to 1,319 cfs.
Was a new rating developed? NO.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Deposition impacts started in early January and increased into February. These impacts lasted until mid-May when the deposition was removed by multiple events in late May and early June. Deposition then began building up again starting in November through the end of the calendar year and into mid-January of 2021.
Quality of computed daily discharges: About two-thirds of the year was coded poor and about a third was coded estimated. A few days were coded ice during the early and later parts of the year.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/16/2020 - 10/15/2020
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO. Data for 4/16/2020 was removed at the direction of the SCO.

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 40016001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY

STATION NAME: Whitewater River nr Beaver, CSAH30
STATION NUMBER: H40016001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY: Jacob Kolke; jacob.kolke@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 9, 2019: The wettest year on record, with annual surpluses of 12 to over 20 inches (35-70%). Cold and stormy conditions from the end of January through April contributed to seasonal snowfall totals of 65 to 85 inches, generally 45 to 70% above 1981-2010 averages. The first four months of the year were 4.3 degrees F below average, with a deficit of 8.8 degrees F in February. The May - September growing season was mild and extremely wet, with notable surpluses every month except August. Excessive rains of 4-6 inches with severe flooding occurred in the Rochester area on June 28, and near Harmony and Mabel on September 19. At least four other events led to localized daily totals in excess of three inches. The wet, cool conditions prevailed through the remainder of the year, with October receiving more than two times its average precipitation, and the seasonal snowpack forming during the end of November.

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? YES
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: Periods of ice were 1/19 - 2/11, 2/24 - 2/28, 3/3 - 3/6, 12/10 - 12/12, 12/15 - 12/16, and 12/18 - 12/19, for the 2019 calendar year.
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: There were no recorded equipment factors for the monitoring season.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 9
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? YES. The highest flow measurement taken was 4,830 cfs and the lowest flow measurement was 302 cfs. Calculated flows for the year were between 220 and 7,750 cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? YES. The 2019 measurements showed a fairly stable deposition trend at lower flows compared to the previous rating. New rating moved to intersect as may clear measurements as possible. Used the high flow event on 3/15/2019 as a transition between the old rating and the new one.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: There was a period of ice impacts early in the monitoring season in February. Starting in mid-March the control was impacted by scour. This lasted until it was filled in late May. Early June saw the start of middle level vegetation impacts as bank and overbank growth ramped up. Low level deposition occurred in early August and lasted until mid-September. The vegetation impacts continued to affect the control until late October when it started to die off.
Quality of computed daily discharges: All non-ice impacted daily values were coded poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2019 - 10/31/2019
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Whitewater River nr Beaver, CSAH30
STATION NUMBER: H40016001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Jacob Kolke; jacob.kolke@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 9, 2018: A long and late winter produced frozen precipitation and cold conditions well into April, with snow cover persisting until the final week of the month. The May - September growing season was very warm and very wet, averaging 3.1 degrees F warmer and 6.1 inches (or about 28%) wetter than 1981-2010 averages. An extreme rainfall event with 6-8-inch totals affected the Root River area on August 28, with a slightly smaller event producing 4-6-inch totals and flooding in southeastern Minnesota on September 5. Other heavy rain events produced 2-4-inch totals on June 9-10, June 17, July 1, and September 20-21. In extreme southeastern Minnesota, Harmony set Minnesota's annual precipitation record. Cool weather resumed in early October, with snows on the 14th, and the seasonal snow cover beginning around December 1.

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? YES
Open water dates: 2/22/2018 - 12/31/2018
Period of record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: There were no equipment related factors that impacted data collection at this station.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 11
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? YES. New rating (#11.0) created for 2018 monitoring season. All open water measurements for the season had a strong, clear deposition trend. Moved rating between 693.2 ft and 694.5 ft to intercept many of them. Moved all rating points below 693.2 ft to have a better shape down to the bottom of the rating. Gradual shifts made to rating points between 695.5 ft and 699 ft to ease the tranisiton from the upper modeled portion to the new lower 'deposition' affected zone.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: There was a period of heavy ice shifting needed to start the year until the middle of January. This bled into a stretch of moderate scour at lower levels that lasted until early March. No shifts were needed for the rest of the year.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Apart from ice impacted flows the daily discharges were all poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2018 - 10/13/2018
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40016001 - Whitewater River nr Beaver, CSAH30
Year: 2017
Station Manager: FRBOWEN
Data Manager: JAKOLKE

Prepared By:
Jacob Kolke (jakolke)
651-539-2130 (JACOB.KOLKE@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Heather Emerson (heemerso)
218-328-8813 (HEATHER.L.EMERSON@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 01/20/2017.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt occured as fast as it accumulated. There was no
large snowmelt event at this site.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Top of bank is at roughly 701.2 ft.
There was three short periods where the stream was out of banks: 8 hours during
the 5/16/17 event, 6 hours during the 6/28 to 6/29/17 event, and 2 hours during
the 7/19 to 7/20/17 event.

There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: 2017 Climate Summary -
Southeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201701&div=MN09
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201702&div=MN09
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201703&div=MN09
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201704&div=MN09
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201705&div=MN09
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201706&div=MN09
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201707&div=MN09
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201708&div=MN09
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201709&div=MN09
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201710&div=MN09
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201711&div=MN09
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201712&div=MN09

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=40016001

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: Site has two stage sensors. Bubbler data
was used instead of radar data when ice was present. Minor maintenance was done
to the bubbler throughout the year, but didn't impact stage collection as the
radar was working fine during that period of time.
12 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. One measurement
was ice affected. The rest were open water 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 logged stage for 2017 was
702.50ft on 5/16/17. The highest historic measurement was 704.16ft on 7/6/78. The
approximated bankfull stage was 701.20ft.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions. There was a 6
week gap at the end of the season from late November through early January. Ice
was unsafe in late December.
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 gaged flow was taken on 5/16/17 and had a discharge of
1995 cfs. The highest recorded stage was during the event on 5/16/17 and had a
computed discharge of 4364 cfs. Therefore the measurements were within 46% of the
highest recorded annual discharge
This is not a stable site. This is the fourth rating in five years. Site has a
shifting sand channel susceptible to deposition.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. There is a five foot section in the middle
of the rating with no flows.
The rating has less than five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows. There are two large gaps where we have no measurements on the rating: one
from 694.7 ft to 699.4 ft and another from 700.0 ft to 703.6 ft. Measured stages
during the monitoring season cover from 692.8 ft to 702.5 ft.
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. There
was one 6 week gap from late November through early January, but the conditions
weren't changing much (winter).
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: Ice was the control for half of January. This transitioned to
scour which impacted all of February and almost all of March. Then in early July
deposition started and lasted through late July. Another period of deposition
started in mid August and lasted through early October. Finally, in late
December, ice started forming again and continued through the end of the year.
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. Removed meteorological winter. All data was within acceptable ranges
from the State Climatology Office.
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. Calibrated to 2 in/hr
and installed on 8/3/16.

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=S001-742

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2017
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2016

Prepared By:
Jacob Kolke (jakolke)
651-539-2130 (JACOB.KOLKE@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Zachary Moore (zamoore)
651-539-2112 (ZACHARY.MOORE@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 02/19/2016.
Snowmelt conditions: The snowmelt occured as rapidly as it fell with no real
stage jump from melt runoff
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: 2016 Climate Summary -
Southeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201601&div=MN09
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201602&div=MN09
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201603&div=MN09
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201604&div=MN09
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201605&div=MN09
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201606&div=MN09
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201607&div=MN09
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201608&div=MN09
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201609&div=MN09
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201610&div=MN09
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201611&div=MN09
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201612&div=MN09

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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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. Not accurate when compared to climatology
data. Off by more than 30 percent for March, April, May, June, and July.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. The data from this station did not compare well with Whitewater nr Elba
(H40019002). 27.98 inches for this site and 34.12 inches for Elba.
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 rain bucket
was not changed since 2008 when it was installed. A new rain bucket replaced the
old on 8/3/16 when the gage house was replaced. It is calibrated to 2 in/hr.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2015

Prepared By:
Jacob Kolke (jakolke)
651-539-2130 (JACOB.KOLKE@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Brenda Stauffer (brstauff)
651-539-2118 (BRENDA.STAUFFER@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 03/09/2015.
Snowmelt conditions: The snowmelt occured over the course of a week with two
primary pulses within a week of ice out.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year. The lowest flow
was 121 cfs, in the middle of October.
Significant climatic events: 2015 Climate Summary -
Southeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201501&div=MN09
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201502&div=MN09
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201503&div=MN09
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201504&div=MN09
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201505&div=MN09
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201506&div=MN09
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201507&div=MN09
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201508&div=MN09
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201509&div=MN09
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201510&div=MN09
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201511&div=MN09
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201512&div=MN09

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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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. Not accurate when compared to climatology
data. Off by more than 30 percent for April, July, August, September, and
October.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. The data from this station did not compare well with Whitewater nr Elba
(H40019002). 20.17 inches for this site and 26.07 inches for Elba.
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. Not since 2008.
This site is scheduled to have the gage house replaced this summer and the rain
bucket will be replaced at that time.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2014

Prepared By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-539-2107 (DANIEL.HENELY@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Zachary Moore (zamoore)
651-539-2112 (ZACHARY.MOORE@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 03/07/2014.
Snowmelt conditions: Gradual snowmelt over three weeks punctuated by periods of
rapid snowmelt.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: In March during snowmelt and briefly in
mid-June and late-June during peroids of heavy rain.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: 2014 Climate Summary -
Southeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201401&div=MN09
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201402&div=MN09
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201403&div=MN09
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201404&div=MN09
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201405&div=MN09
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201406&div=MN09
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201407&div=MN09
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201408&div=MN09
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201409&div=MN09
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201410&div=MN09
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201411&div=MN09
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201412&div=MN09

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 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: There were no documented equipment problems
for 2014.
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.
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 less than 40% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover less than 15% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Peak flow measurement of 297 cfs on 4/3/14 compared to peak computed
flow of 2656 cfs on 6/17/14 (11%)
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 sandbar was formed at moderate stages based off large
Spring rain events combined with a large debris pile formed up upstream right
bank of bridge depositing sediment on downstream right bank. Had several low flow
measurements during the year to confirm no impacts from sand bar at lower levels.
The debris pile remained throughout the year so the sand bar was assumed to be
there throughout as well. Unable to confirm impacts on high flows, so made an
assumption that the sand bar stopped impacting higher flows at an estimated point
based on peak of spring rain events and magnitude of shift. Two measurements
this year were ice affected 1/15 and3/5 at a site that normallly stays open.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. Lacked high flow measurements to measure impacts
of sand bar.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater. Due to the uncertainty being during high flows and
significant shifts needing to be estimated for prorating.

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. Complete but not accurate. Only two months
out of eight were coded something other than questionable, and that was poor.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station.
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. Rain gage
installed in 2008. Will add to list to get a replacement bucket soon.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
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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 40016001

Year End Summary for 2013

Prepared By:
Brenda Stauffer (brstauff)
651-539-2118 (BRENDA.STAUFFER@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 02/26/2013.
Snowmelt conditions: On3/11 site visit from MPCA they comment that there is
still 10-12 in of snow in watershed on 3/11 with a short sharp rise of
hyddrograph with precip occuring during this time and rise in temps. Temps drop
off again Mid-March and minimum temps are below freezing until the first of April
and with minimum temps rising above freezing and precip From 3/30 until 4/17
several rises and drops in hydrograph. Would characerize snowmelt as prolonged
and slow this spring.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Yes for short periods on 3/30, 4/4,
4/9, 4/15, 5/20, 6/23 and 6/25.
Periods of low or no flow: Right after ice out and prior to peak of 3/11. Then
it appears stream returns to base flow again
Significant climatic events: 2013 Climate Summary -
Southeast

Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 17.2 2.1 0.93 0
February 17.5 -2.5 1.26 0.37
March 24.5 -7.9 2.38 0.45
April 39.5 -6.9 5.78 2.61
May 56.2 -1.7 8.65 4.93
June 66.7 -0.9 6.22 1.71
July 71.9 0.1 2.13 -2.15
August 70.9 1.1 1.61 -2.91
September 64.7 3.3 1.47 -2.15
October 48.3 -0.2 2.89 0.52
November 32 -1.9 1.17 -0.83
December 13.1 -6.5 1.25 0.01

For
many southeast Minnesota counties, April precipitation totals topped the
long-term average by more than three inches, erasing drought concerns in those
areas. May precipitation totals were well above historical averages in many
Minnesota counties, especially in southeast Minnesota. For many southeast
Minnesota communities, monthly precipitation totals topped the long-term average
by more than four inches, and in some cases, by more than eight inches. The most
notable weather event of the month was a historic May snowstorm that deposited
over one foot of snow on portions of southeast and south central Minnesota on May
1 through May 3. A 24-hour snowfall measurement of 15.4 inches at Dodge Center on
the morning of May 2 was the largest one-day May snow total ever recorded in
Minnesota. June rainfall totals were well above historical averages in most
Minnesota counties. A handful of southeast and south central Minnesota locations
set new all-time high records for June rainfall. April-through-June
precipitation totals in some southeast Minnesota counties were in excess of 24
inches, exceeding the historical average by an astounding 12 or more inches. For
much of southeast Minnesota, precipitation totals for April-through-June
approached, or broke, all-time highs for the three-month period. For Rochester,
it was the record wettest first half of the calendar year. October rainfall
totals were above historical averages in most Minnesota counties, especially
central and southeast sections of the state. In some communities, October
precipitation totals topped historical averages by two or more inches and eased
drought concerns. The heaviest rainfall event of October occurred on the 4th and
5th when a fall storm dropped two to six inches of rain on portions of southeast
Minnesota. Heavy downpours led to mudslides, road washouts, and urban flooding in
some communities.

[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 tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season. This site had a radar and orifice line to record stage.
Other stage data collection factors: No noted problems with equipment but logger
download file had several small (1-3 hour gaps in the data).
9 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. 1/17, 3/6, 4/10,
5/21, 6/24, 7/31, 9/5, 10/ 16 and 11/19
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. Most of the measurements in open water
fell above rating and were shifted for deposition.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions. Flows were not
taken every 4-5 weeks, but there was a wide range of flows for the 2013 season.
While the top of the peaks were missed and ice out, 4/16 msmt would be considered
a high flow msmt for this site, and May and June were between the April flow and
the low flows which occurred In July to end of open water season.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. The highest msmt was in April and missed the peaks of the ice out.
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 maximum flow was taken 4/10 of 1604 cfs is 24 % of the max unit
flow on 4/4 of 6727 cfs.
This is not a stable site. This site with the sandy bottom sediment is subject
to changes, espcially at high flows.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. The bottom third of the rating is where
the majority of msmts are at, and even though this year's msmts fall above the
rating, they are still grouped together. The upper two thirds of the rating
lacks msmts and the 4/10 and 5/21/2013 measuremnts fall in the middle third of
the rating.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows. Even though the 4/10 is half way down on the descending limb of the peak
for 2013, there are msmts from other years through the range of 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. DNR
did 9 msmts at this site and MNPCA made nurmerous visits each month.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: After precip event 6/23-6/24 deposition occurred and June
24th msmt through the end of open water needed to be shifted for.
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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. No missing data, but rainfall recorded was
much lower than NWS - record may not be accurate. During a heavy snowfall in
early May, data was coded as questionablle, no missing data, but due to the
freezing rain coded this as questionable.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. Total precip for this site is 22.7 inc hes. NWS Beaver 210559 is 31.8
is ~29% more. Comparing it to Elba 40017002 a site neaby which 31.1 in ~ 27 %
more than the Beaver site.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season. MNDNR made 9 visits and MPCA made numerous visits
throughout the year.
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 last time it
was calibrated was in 2008 when it was installed.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
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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 40016001

Year End Summary for 2012

Prepared By:
Dan Plovnick (daplovni)
651-259-5695 (DANIEL.PLOVNICK@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 cannot be determined. During the winter of 2011-2012 the river
stayed open for a majority of the season. There were only short sporadic periods
of ice influence.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt caused a 6 ft stage rise and a flow increase of
approximately 1600 cfs in one day (2/29/12).
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Baseflow conditions (less than 140 cfs) were observed
intermittently throughout the year.
Significant climatic events: 2012 Climate Summary ?013\010SouthEast

Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 22.1 6.9 0.68 -0.25
February 27.4 7.2 1.59 0.67
March 48.3 16.2 1.68 -0.26
April 48.1 2.5 2.9 -0.15
May 62.6 4.8 5.23 1.5
June 70.3 2.8 6.2 1.69
July 77.5 5.6 3.32 -0.96
August 69.6 -0.3 2.89 -1.63
September 60.5 -0.7 1.13 -2.47
October 46.8 -1.7 2.37 0
November 36.8 3 0.65 -1.35
December 23.8 4.2 1.5 0.27

The
first half of 2012 was warmer on average and saw temperatures that were up to
sixteen degrees warmer than normal in South East Minnesota. The second half of
the monitoring season saw temperatures that varied from average historical temps
with July and November being notably warmer and October being notably colder.
Precipitation was not far off of past averages during the first part of the year
with the exception of May being slightly wetter. Average totals during the
second half of the year were lower than normal with September being much drier
than normal. February? monthly precipitation totals topped the historical
average by more than one inch over most of southern Minnesota. For numerous
southern Minnesota locales, it was among the five wettest Februaries in the
historical record. A large, moisture-laden storm swept across the southern
two-thirds of Minnesota on February 28 through March 1. Rainfall amounts of over
one and one-half inches were reported in many southern Minnesota communities.
Large sections southern Minnesota received three or more inches of rain from May
4 through May 6. On May 23 and 24 over four inches of rain fell in some southern
and eastern Minnesota communities. Heavy thunderstorms on June 14 dropped
rainfall totals of six to eight inches on portions of Rice, Dakota, and Goodhue
Counties. The axis of the heaviest rainfall totals aligned nearly perfectly with
the axis of the Cannon River watershed, amplifying the river flooding. The state
experienced widespread rain on October 23-25.

[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 tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: A radar level sensor was installed at the
site in August 2011. The bubbler line was left in place as backup. The radar was
temporarily removed in July 2012 for use at another site. The radar was replaced
at the site in September 2012. During the period of no radar, the orifice line
was buried leading to some questionable stage data.
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.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions. No flow measurements were
made between 2/2/12 and 3/13/12 (6 weeks) and the snowmelt peak was missed during
this period.
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). The highest recorded
discharge (15-min) was 1820 cfs (2/29). The highest measured Q was 178 cfs
(3/13/12), 10% of the max recorded Q.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.
No msmts were made between 2/2/12 and 3/13/12, missing the spring melt peak so
the point where the rating change was estimated.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: A new rating was developed for 2012, several measurements
were below the previous rating at the low end.
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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. The total rainfall measured at the site (16.5") is much lower than that
reported in climatology data (24.1").
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 rain bucket
has not been calibrated since installation in June 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 40016001

Year End Summary for 2011

Prepared By:
Dan Plovnick (daplovni)
651-259-5695 (DANIEL.PLOVNICK@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 03/02/2011.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt was relatively slow, ice out was 3/2/11 but the
spring peak didn't occur until 3/23.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Based on site photographs, the river
was likely out of banks during the 3/23 spring peak event.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows less than 200 cfs were recorded in fall /winter
2011.
Significant climatic events: South East Minnesota

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Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 11.3 -1.4 0.73 -0.29
February 17.9 -1.4 1.12 0.30
March 29.4 -2.3 2.82 0.88
April 44.9 -1.0 4.72 1.63
May 57.2 -0.9 3.83 0.16
June 67.9 0.4 5.22 1.04
July 76.4 4.7 5.88 1.43
August 71.0 1.6 1.71 -2.63
September 60.2 -0.2 1.98 -1.44
October 53.1 4.6 0.92 -1.35
November 38.3 5.8 0.61 -1.48
December 26.2 7.8 1.17 0.08

The
first half of 2011 saw temperatures that were one to nearly two and a half
degrees cooler than normal in South East Minnesota. July and October were
notably above average with 4.7 and 4.6 degrees respectively above average.
Precipitation was near or above average for most of the year with more than an
inch more rainfall than normal in April, June, and July. Departures below
average occurred in August through October with August having the greatest
disparity of 2.63 inches. Starting off the year, snow depths varied greatly
across the region and were as much as 16 inches in the southwestern portion of
the region and as little as around 4 inches in the southeast area of the region.
Snow water equivalencies were between 2 and 4 inches of water for almost the
entire area. The bulk of February precipitation in the southern two-thirds of
Minnesota was dropped by a major winter storm that roared through the Midwest on
February 20-21 with 8 to 18 inches of snow falling mostly in the northern part of
the region. A large and intense early-spring storm on March 22-23 brought 6
inches of snow to the most northern part of the region. By April 1st only a
trace of water was left in the southern half of the region with less than an inch
remaining in the little snow that was left. By April 4th the region was snow
free. Thunderstorms on April 10 produced rainfall totals in excess of one inch
in some southeast, northwest, and north central Minnesota locations. The April 10
rainfall total for Grand Meadow (Mower County) was 2.40 inches, a state-wide
record for the date. On April 26 and 27, the same storm that spawned the
devastating tornadoes in the Gulf states generated large amounts of rain (and
some snow) in the eastern one-half of Minnesota. Totals in the region ranged
from one inch to an inch and a half. Significant flooding was reported across
Minnesota during much of the month of April. River levels reached major flood
stage along the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers as well as their tributaries in
April. Monthly average stream flow maintained levels above the 75th percentile
through the month of August. 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. The remainder of the year was warm and dry
as the U. S. Drought Monitor, released on October 27, depicted nearly every
Minnesota county as experiencing some level of drought. The month of September
saw the second driest September on record, going back to 1882.

[source: State
Climatology Office ?DNR Waters]

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.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years. Bucket was new on
installation on 6/3/08, but 2011 data considered fair to be conservative.

Water Quality Data Summary
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No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.

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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 40016001

Year End Summary for 2010

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40016001 - Whitewater River nr Beaver, CR30
Year: 2010
Station Manager: GRKRUSE
Data Manager: KUWOODRI

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

Approved By:
Kurt Woodrich (kuwoodri)
651-259-5718 (KURT.WOODRICH@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
Kind of questionable, but notes along with temps and hydrograph indicate ice free
conditions
The ice out date was 03/03/2010.
Snowmelt conditions: Very rapid warmup and melt in early March
Periods the stream was out of its banks: During late Sept flooding conditions-
river was high for a couple days
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: South East Minnesota

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Avg. Dept. Avg. Dept.

Temp. from Prec. from
Norm. Norm.
January 12.1
-.7 .62 -.40
February 16.7 -2.6 .86 .04
March 38.3 6.6
.72 -1.22
April 52.9 7.1 1.75 -1.34
May 59.1 1.0 3.29 -.39
June 67.9
.4 8.04 3.85
July 73.7 2.0 5.71 1.26
August 74.3 5.0 4.46
.11
September 59.8 -.6 7.99 4.57
October 52.7 4.1 1.39 -.88
November 35.5
2.9 2.46 .37
December 15.3 -3.3 2.98 1.88

2010 started out average in
South East Minnesota. January was slightly below the normal for both temperature
and precipitation. February was over two degrees below average and was the only
month besides September which saw below average temperature. March and April?
temperature for the region were considerably above average. The ground in
Minnesota was void of snow cover by April 1st and most of Minnesota was without
soil frost as well. Precipitation was at or below normal for the majority of the
year, with the exceptions of June and September averages being almost four and
five inches respectively above normal. Comparing monthly rainfall totals with
previous years reveals that June precipitation ranked above the 90th percentile
over much of the southern one-third of Minnesota, and ranked above the 95th
percentile in many locales. In addition to large totals, June rainfall was also
unusually frequent in southern Minnesota. The Rochester Airport reported 20 days
with measureable precipitation. This is the greatest number of June days with
measureable rainfall in Rochester's historical record. When compared with other
Septembers in the historical record, September 2010 rainfall ranked near or above
all-time high values for nearly every location in the southern three tiers of
Minnesota counties. September's heavy rainfall totals were primarily the result
of an extraordinary rainfall event that occurred on September 22 and 23. More
than six inches of rain fell over a 5000 square mile area of southern Minnesota.
Rainfall totals of more than eight inches were reported in portions of 10
counties. The heavy rain, falling on soils already sodden from a wet summer, led
to numerous reports of major rural and urban flooding. August and October were
both warm months being 4 to 5 degrees above average with near to below average
precipitation. November temperatures were several degrees higher than average as
well. Ice-in around the state occurred in early December.

[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 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.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2009

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40016001 - Whitewater River nr Beaver, CR30
Year: 2009
Station Manager: KUWOODRI
Data Manager: KUWOODRI

Prepared By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-259-5655 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-259-5655 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 02/09/2009.
Snowmelt conditions: The year began with the coldest January statewide since
1994. Winter precipitation totals were generally near average in southeast MN
following late February snowstorms. In sharp contrast with the rest of the
state, March and much of April were dry months in southeast MN.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: no large rain events for season and july and
september were dry months.
Significant climatic events: . In contrast, July was a dry month across nearly
all of Minnesota and continued the cooler than normal trend of the previous two
months, partially slowing precipitation deficits in the region. However,
September temperatures were relatively warm and precipitation totals were well
below normal, amplifying drought conditions in the area. In southeast Minnesota,
16-month precipitation deficits led to a significant impact on hydrology.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2009
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 40016001

Year End Summary for 2008

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40016001 - Whitewater River nr Beaver, CR30
Year: 2008
Station Manager: GRKRUSE
Data Manager: LIPEARSO

Prepared By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-259-5655 (LISA.PEARSON@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. data loggers were installed after ice
out. LAP
Snowmelt conditions: NA
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year. there was pretty
good flow all season.
Significant climatic events: Total April precipitation in some southeastern
Minnesota locales exceeded seven inches. In a few cases, the monthly
precipitation totals were record setting.
With the exception of northwestern
Minnesota, May 2008 precipitation totals were near historical averages in most
Minnesota communities.
.Extremely wet conditions were reported in and
southeastern Minnesota. June produced numerous rounds of severe weather and
flooding in Minnesota.

Water Quality Data Summary
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No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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