Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY

STATION NAME: Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
STATION NUMBER: H40019001
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:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: 3/3/2021 - 12/6/2021
Period of data record: 1/1/2021 - 11/18/2021
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: The gage is visited minimally during the year, usually in the spring and fall to check the gage and take a flow measurement. The gage may have also been visited during high flow events. The gage went down in the summer due to a bad battery and no data is available for 6/23/2021 to 7/2/2021.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: Four, all were open water measurements.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO, this is a flood warning gage and stream flow measurements are limited.
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Due to the limited visits, the timing of the control changes cannot be determined.
Quality of computed daily discharges: The minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.

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. Data was missing from 6/23/2021 to 7/2/2021 as the gage was down due to a bad battery.

    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
STATION NUMBER: H40019001
YEAR: 2020	
PREPARED BY: Kory Graafstra; Kory.Graafstra@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 
Division 9, 2019: 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: Ice out: 3/7/2020. Ice in: 12/23/2020
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: There were no equipment related issues that affected data collection. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, the highest calculated flow was 686 cfs and the highest measured flow was 56.3 cfs. The lowest calculated flow was 15.9 cfs and the lowest measured flow was 22.9 cfs. All measured flows in 2020 would be considered low flows. 
Was a new rating developed? No.   
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: The record required a scour shift after ice out that slowly filled in throughout spring. Vegetation shifts increased into the summer months as vegetation grew and then decreased into the fall. There was one debris shift / control change shift caused by debris and possible buildup of the riffle by anglers needed in late September that carried into winter. 
Quality of computed daily discharges: The majority of the yearly record is coded poor due to a lack of inspections caused by the global pandemic. The summer months when inspections were regularly occurring are coded fair. The higher flows are coded poor due to a lack of measurements in that part of the rating. 

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, one day had to be removed from the record due to snow in the lid. That day was 4/16/20. 

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 40019001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
STATION NUMBER: H40019001
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
Estimated Ice in and Ice outs: 1/18 - 2/9/2019 and 2/12 - 2/25/2019
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: There was one small section of spikey level data caused by upstream ice breakup that needed to be smoothed. This lasted only for 2 days in early February.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 9
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. Highest calculated flow was 1,442 cfs on 7/19/19 while the highest measured flow was 110 cfs on 7/1/19. Only 7.6% of the highest flows for the year were measured. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO 
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: There was a period of scour impacting the control from early February through mid-March. Another period of scour occurred in mid-April and lasted until the end of May. Varying amounts of deposition affected the control from mid-July through late October. This deposition transitioned into very minor scour that lasted until mid-November.
Quality of computed daily discharges: The daily discharges were mainly fair with a good amount of poor daily values. There were also a few ice impacted days and one estimated daily flow value.

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 precip. record for this period? YES


    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
STATION NUMBER: H40019001
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: 2/13/2018 - 12/6/2018
Period of record: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: There was one short period of table-topped data in middle May that lasted about 3 days.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 11
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO.  The highest discrete flow measurement was taken at 12.11 ft and had a gaged flow of 198 cfs. The highest recorded level was 13.94 ft assumed and has a rated flow of 869 cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Ice affected the control for January and into February. During ice out a short period of  A high level vegetation shift grew in/started in April and lasted until early October. In mid-May there was a brief period of scour for about a week. After the scour ended in mid-May heavy veg started to grow in and was fully grown in by mid-June. This vegetation was in place until early September when a large event removed the vegetation and slightly scoured out the control. The scour lasted for a few weeks until late September when deposition filled in the scour and started to affect the control. Deposition was in place until early October. Control was stable for the rest of the year. 
Quality of computed daily discharges: Almost all the daily discharges were poor except for a period of low flow in August and early September. Those flows were so low they fell on the estimated portion of the rating.

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? NO. August and September were removed from the record as their monthly totals were less than the minimum acceptable climatological totals.


    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2017
Station Manager: FRBOWEN 
Data Manager: JAKOLKE 

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

Approved By:
Andrew Lindlof (anlindlo)
651-539-2131 (ANDREW.LINDLOF@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 01/16/2017.  There were two minor ice events that affected
lower flows after this point through 3/16/17. These were not continuous and
rather short, thus assumed they had very little impact on flows.
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt appeared to occur as fast as accumulation. There
were no major flow events that occured without some form of precip being recorded
at the stie.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  Top of the bank is 17.67 ft.
Highest recorded stage in 2017 is approx 15 ft assumed.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  Flows never
dropped below 20 cfs during the open water portion of the monitoring season.
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=40019001

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:  There were no recorded equipment problems
during the monitoring season.
11 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  The highest recorded stage for 2017
was on 7/19/17 at 15.00 ft. The highest historic discharge measurement was on
9/23/10 at 14.55 ft. The out of banks stage is at approximately 13.5 to 14 ft, so
there's no change in control as all of these stages above bank full.
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.  The highest gaged flow was taken on 4/26/17 and had a discharge of
48.03 cfs.The highest recorded stage was during the event on 7/19/17 and had a
computed discharge of 1721.6 cfs.Therefore the measurements were within 3% of the
highest recorded annual discharge.
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  Ice impacted the flows until mid January. Veg grew in and
affected flows from late April through late August. Then scour occured in early
October and lasted until mid November. Ice in then started in late December.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  No high flow measurements were taken in 2017 and
all the high flow measurements for 2016 needed shifts.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater.  Including the winter discharges, there is a 17%
possible error.


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.  August and September had a blockage or
equipment problem and recorded very little precip, less than 50% compared to the
HIDEN site.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.  Not
counting the two months affected months the site tracked well when compared to
two other local sites: H40021001 and H40019002 (32.46" vs. 28.55" vs. 35.1").
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.  
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.  Bucket was installed
on 5/7/15.


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=S001-831
 


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2017
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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 40019001

Year End Summary for 2016

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2016
Station Manager: WILONG  
Data Manager: JAKOLKE 

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

Approved By:
Fred Bowen (frbowen)
651-539-2102 (FRED.BOWEN@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 03/04/2017.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt occured as rapidly as it accumulated, there was no
large snowmelt event.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  There were two short events that were
just out of banks during the year, the first was on 7/23/16 and the second was on
9/22/16. Both events were out of banks for approximately 12 hours.
Periods of low or no flow:  There was a period of low flows from mid April
through late May.
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

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=40019001

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:  There were no documented equipment problems
that affected stage data collection.
12 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.  Highest measured flow was at 14.555 ft
assumed with a discharge of 1350 cfs. The highest measured stage for the 2016
monitoring season was at 13.75 ft assumed.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.  
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge.  The highest gaged stage was 12.915' on 9/22/16 and had a discharge of
384.196 cfs. The highest
 recorded stage was 13.75' on 9/22/16 and had a
computed discharge of 744.4 cfs. Therefore 
the measurements were within 48.3%
of the highest recorded annual discharge.
This is not a stable site.  
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.  Rating is not well developed as none of
the measurements fall on the rating for the monitoring season. The measurements
don't have a clear trend and there is a large section at moderate stages/flows
that don't have any measurements on the rating for the past three years.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.  Measurements falling in the intermediate ranges of flows are all from
2012 or earlier.
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  The site was ice impacted until early March and then had
debris gradually build up from mid March into mid May. Veg growth then impacted
flows from mid May though mid October. After the veg died off in October, the
site became deposition impacted through early January.
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.  
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.  Mast was stolen in
April 2015. Replaced entire mast including rain bucket on 5/7/15.


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=S001-831
 


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2015

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2015
Station Manager: JAKOLKE 
Data Manager: JAKOLKE 

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)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/10/2015.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt occured rapidly during the daytime over a week in
early March.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  From the cross-section,
bankfull is at roughly 14.00 ft assumed. Highest stage is 12.10 ft assumed.
Periods of low or no flow:  Historical measured measured low flows are between
10-11 cfs during open water.   Around mid- September flows approached this range.
 
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

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=40019001

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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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:  There were no documented problems that
affected stage data. The mast including the antenna, GPS, solar panel, and rain
gage were cut off and stolen, but this didn't impact the bubbler or the logger in
any way.
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.  
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 max measured flow was 18.6% of the highest rated discharge
recorded during 2015. The max measured flow was 43.62 cfs on 6/12/15 and the
highest recorded discharge was 234.5 cfs on 4/10/15.
This is a stable site.  The rating hasn't been changed since 2013. Has a rock
riffle when not affected by vegetation is stable, but summer months require veg
shifts. 
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements.  Rating is well developed for this
years flows.   Summer months require veg shfits. 
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  Site was ice affected in January and scoured in February and
April. June through December were all deposition or vegatation impacted.
Vegatation impacts primarily occured in May, June, and July.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  Mast was cut down on 4/24/15. Rain bucket, solar panel, and antenna
stolen. Used MN Dept of Ag rain bucket at the site to fill gap.
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.  


Water Quality Data Summary
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Please see the MPCA Environmental Data Access system for Water Quality results. 
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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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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 40019001

Year End Summary for 2014

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2014
Station Manager: FRBOWEN 
Data Manager: ERJENZEN

Prepared By:
Erynn Jenzen (erjenzen)
651-539-2126 (ERYNN.JENZEN@STATE.MN.US)

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/08/2014.  
Snowmelt conditions:  High temperatures begin to stay near or above freezing
toward the end of March (03/27/2014). Overnight low temps stay above freezing
around mid- April. Stage data during the snowmelt period are relatively spikey,
seemingly responding rapidly to higher temperatures. A peak in stage occurs on
04/05/2014 and occurs as low temperatures are rising and nearing freezing. A
second peak occurs on 04/12/2014 as temperatures remain above freezing.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Periods of low flow (less than 15 cfs) occured on the
following dates: 3/8/14-3/10/14, 3/26/14, 11/17/14-11/22/14, 11/26/14-12/13/14,
and 12/17/14-12/22/14.
Significant climatic events: 
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

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=40019001

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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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:  None
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.  The highest logged stage value was
14.43' on 6/27/14 and the highest measurement stage used for rating development
is 14.55' on 9/23/10. There is no change in control on the rating between the max
logged stage and the max measurement stage. 
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  Measurements did not capture
high flows in late March and late June. The following flow measurements were
taken at intervals greater than 5 weeks: 3/6/14, 6/12/14, 8/20/14, 9/25/14, and
12/10/14.
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).  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).  The highest
measured flow was 26.5cfs on 4/3/14 and the highest computed flow was 1283cfs on
6/27/14.
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:  Vegetation affected stage from ice out through mid-October,
then veg. and debris affected stage from mid-October through ice out. 
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  No medium/high flows were measured from
6/16/14-6/29/14. The control changes between peak flows and if veg./debris
affected higher stages cannot be determined. 
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 15%.  
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is between 5-15%.  The period of uncertainty (6/16/14-6/19/14) has a
difference of 1% between shifted and unshifted cumulative flow volume. 


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.  When compared to climatology data from
three surrounding NWS weather stations, generally only half of the monthly precip
values were reported by the rain bucket at this site. These differences could
possibly be due to topographic differences or variation in weather patterns.  It
could also be the position of the rain bucket near the tree line across the road,
and near a power ine. 
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 vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.  Possibly the trees across the road, and the power
line.   May want to consider changing this rain bucket, since it tracked well
last year. 
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.  


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=S001-831
 


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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 40019001

Year End Summary for 2013

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Fork Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2013
Station Manager: FRBOWEN 
Data Manager: ERJENZEN

Prepared By:
Zachary Moore (zamoore)
651-539-2112 (ZACHARY.MOORE@STATE.MN.US)

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 02/26/2013.  
Snowmelt conditions:   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.  
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Low flows (less than 15 CFS) were observed 3/17/13 -
3/28/13.
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  DNR gage was installed 5/15/13.  Any missing DNR gage data was filled in
using Ag gage data.
Other stage data collection factors:  Nothing unusual was noted. 
11 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  The highest recorded stage values (~14
ft) were within the rating.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  Intervals between flow
measurements were greater than 5 weeks most of the time
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).  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).  Highest flow
measurement in 2013 was 92.1 CFS on 4/10/13 and was only ~9% of the max seasonal
discharge of 1025 CFS on 6/25/2013.
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. 
There were some intervals greater than 5 weeks between site visits.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  A scouring was observed early in the season
following snowmelt.  Vegetation shifts were applied from June through the end of
the monitoring season.
Change in control:  A scouring was observed early in the season following
snowmelt.  Vegetation shifts were applied from June through the end of the
monitoring season.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  


Water Quality Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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=S001-831
 Additional water quality samples collected from the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture.


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2012

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2012
Station Manager: DAPLOVNI
Data Manager: DAPLOVNI

Prepared By:
Dan Plovnick (daplovni)
651-259-5695 (DANIEL.PLOVNICK@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Carrie Robertson (carobert)
218-327-4110 (CARRIE.ROBERTSON@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 01/01/2012.  
Data collection ended on 12/21/2012.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  The stream tends to stay open through
most of the winter.
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt on Februrary 29 plus rainfall during that period
resulted in a rise in stage of approximately 2.5 ft. 
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Low flows (less than 15 cfs) were recorded from
September through the remainder of 2012.
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 logger and stage sensor tracked poorly from
the start of the year until it was replaced on 3/14/12. Stage data prior to the
equipment replacement oscillated up to +/- 0.3 ft.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.  
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume.  It
is estimated that the stage oscillations caused a potential error in daily
average flows from the questionable period (1/1/12 to 3/15/12) more than 5% of
the total annual flow volume.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  
Other stage data collection factors:  No other equipment issues were noted.
Seven flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  The highest recorded stages in 2012
(approx 14 ft) were within the rating created for previous years.
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.  The highest recorded discharge (15-min) was 1010 cfs (5/26/12). The
highest measured Q was 17.7 cfs (3/13/12), 2% of the highest recorded Q.
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.  
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/depositional shifts were applied for the 3/13, 4/3,
and 5/15 measurements. Low flow scour shifts were applied for the 7/31 and 9/4
measurements.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  Total recorded for season at site (25.9") is close to that reported in
climatology (28.6") for same period. 
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.  


Water Quality Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please see the MPCA Environmental Data Access system for Water Quality results. 
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/data/eda/STresults.cfm?stOR=MNPCA1&stID=S001-831  


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2011

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2011
Station Manager: DAPLOVNI
Data Manager: DAPLOVNI

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)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  The stream does not completely freeze
over.
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt started 3/17 based on a hydrograph rise without
any precip, as low temps were above freezing during this period.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Low flows (less than 10 cfs) were recorded in late
February and early March.
Significant climatic events:  South East Minnesota
                  
-----------------
			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	00.0	00.0	00.00	00.00	
December	00.0	00.0	00.00	00.00	

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]


Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  A transducer wiring issue caused a data gap from
1/26 to 2/19. Additionally, increased stage oscillations (up to 0.3 ft) were seen
starting in 2011. The oscillations were reduced at stages above approximately 11
ft. Stage data below 11 ft were coded questionable. 
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.  
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume. 
The gap from 1/26 to 2/12 was not estimated due to the duration of the gap. 
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.  
Other stage data collection factors:  The stage sensor causing the signficant
stage oscillations needed replacement in 2012. No other equipment issues were
noted.
7 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
taken between 6/27 and 8/10 (approx 7 weeks) due to shutdown.
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 maximum recorded
discharge (continuous) was 968 cfs on 3/23. The highest measured discharge was 34
cfs, 4% of the highest recorded.
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 flow measurements were taken between 6/27 and 8/10 (approx 7 weeks) due to
shutdown.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  A debris shift was applied for the 11/3 msmt.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  No measurement was taken between 11/3/11 and
3/13/12 to determine whether the debris shift ended.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 15%.  The shift was applied during a low flow period.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 5%.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  There were only two gaps which were interpolated as no precip was
reported in 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 not calibrated within the last three years.  


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/data/eda/STresults.cfm?stOR=MNPCA1&stID=S001-831  


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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 40019001

Year End Summary for 2010

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2010
Station Manager: KUWOODRI
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)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  This site generally stays ice free
throughout the year, it will scim ice over during the coldest days of the year
Snowmelt conditions:  Early rapid snowmelt in mid March
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  During heavy rain event minor flooding
on Sept 23 rain event.
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]




Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  
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.  
Other stage data collection factors:  Phone modem went down from 11/26-12/10
10  - from 3/11/10 til 10/28/10 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 up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge.  Highest recorded q on 9/23 was 2239 cfs, highest measured q 1350 cfs
on 9/23
This is a stable site.  
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of
measurements.  
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.  There was some deposition and scour throughout the
year- shifts were applied.
Change in control:  There was some deposition and scour throughout the year-
shifts were applied.  Deposition or vegetative shifts early in year and scour
shifts following large rain events later in season.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  


Water Quality Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please see the MPCA Environmental Data Access system for Water Quality results. 
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/data/eda/STresults.cfm?stOR=MNPCA1&stID=S001-831  


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2009

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2009
Station Manager: MAMEYER 
Data Manager: MAMEYER 

Prepared By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-259-5696 (MATTHEW.MEYER@DNR.STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-259-5696 (MATTHEW.MEYER@DNR.STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 01/01/2009.  
Data collection ended on 11/30/2009.  
Ice-out date can be estimated.
The ice out date was 02/11/2009.  Estimated using site photos, field notes, and
climate records. 
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt was most likely relatively slow. Climate records
indicate nights in March were typically below freezing, delaying the snowmelt. 
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:  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.  Rain events
towards the end of April decreased the precipitation shortfalls.   Monthly mean
temperatures for May and June 2009 were well below historical averages in most of
the region.  Significant precipitation events in June caused sharp increases in
river discharges.  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.  In
contrast, October 2009 precipitation was very heavy across most of Minnesota.
Monthly precipitation totals in the southern two-thirds of the state ranged from
five to eight inches, topping historical October averages by three to five
inches. On a statewide basis, October 2009 will rank among the wettest Octobers
ever.  It was also among the coldest Octobers of the modern record, averaging
four to seven degrees below historical averages across the region, improving
drought conditions.  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 throughout most
of the state. [Source: State Climatology Office - DNR Waters]


Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 was an unexplainable 0.18-foot drop
in stage that persisted from 8-12 to 8-25 (until the logger was reset). There
were also a few spikes and small gaps, but nothing major. 
9 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.  3.4%
Flow measurements cover less than 50% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  3.4%
Flow measurements cover less than 25% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  3.4%
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:  Beginning in July, a vegetation/algae shift was needed
through December. Site photos confirm thick mats of algae floating in stream
after June.  
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2009
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2008

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2008
Station Manager: KUWOODRI
Data Manager: ERDEKLEY

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  stream appears to stay relatively ice
free most of year
Snowmelt conditions:  NA
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  possibly out of low bank at mid June
rain event
Periods of low or no flow:  lower base flows from July thru end of 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 the
far southeastern corner of Minnesota.  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. The
exception to this snow-sparse pattern was the far southeastern corner of
Minnesota where precipitation totals were at, to somewhat above, historical
averages.  Monthly mean temperatures for February 2008 were well below historical
averages. February temperatures ranged from five to seven degrees below normal
across Minnesota. 

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


April 2008 
Precipitation totals were above historical averages across
nearly all of Minnesota.  Most communities reported significant rain or snowfall
totals in April. Precipitation totals in most east central and southeastern
Minnesota counties topped five inches for the month. Total April precipitation in
some southeastern Minnesota locales exceeded seven inches. In a few cases, the
monthly precipitation totals were record setting. In west central 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
May 2008
precipitation totals were near historical averages in most Minnesota communities.
 In most Minnesota locations, a wet start to the month 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
southeastern Minnesota, while below-normal precipitation totals were common in
central, east central, and south central counties.  The first half of June
produced numerous rounds of severe weather and flooding in Minnesota.  June mean
monthly temperatures were again below normal.  Most of Minnesota experienced a
mid-summer dry spell. Rainfall deficits were greater than 2.5 inches over the
last three weeks of the month in some central Minnesota locales.

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

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

September 2008
September rainfall totals were highly
variable across Minnesota: short of average by one to three inches in the south,
two or more inches above average in some western 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 Minnesota
locales, October monthly precipitation totals were among the largest in the
historical October record.  Two to three inches of snow was recorded in portions
of west central Minnesota.  Monthly mean temperatures for October 2008 were close
to historical averages.  Portions of Minnesota, most notably southeastern
Minnesota, remained impacted by a long-term dry spell. Rainfall deficits in these
areas were greater than five inches since mid-June. 

November 2008
November
2008 precipitation totals were variable across Minnesota. Many locales reported
near-normal monthly precipitation, however monthly precipitation was below
average in east central Minnesota.  Monthly mean temperatures for November 2008
were two to four degrees above historical averages.  Portions of east central and
southeastern Minnesota remained in a Moderate Drought condition.

December
2008
December 2008 precipitation totals were well above average across
Minnesota. The total water content of December's snowfalls topped historical
averages by one-half inch to one and one-half inches in many locales.  December
2008 was also marked by frequent, and often heavy, snowfall events. Many
communities across the region reported over 30 inches of snowfall, setting new
records.  Monthly mean temperatures for December 2008 were four to eight degrees
below historical averages across Minnesota. 



Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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:  WW appears to have been off from time of
installation in Aug of 07 til reset 7/29/08.  Stages were adjusted as best
accordingly
9 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 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 50% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  
Flow measurements cover less than 25% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  slight depositional at end of year, slight scour shift from
June rain event
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  Dept of ag
gage-unknow if calibrated


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40019001

Year End Summary for 2007

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40019001 - Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
Year: 2007
Station Manager: KUWOODRI
Data Manager: ERDEKLEY

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

Approved By:
Greg Kruse (grkruse)
651-259-5686 (GREG.KRUSE@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 03/12/2007.  Site visit by Adam (MN Dept. of Ag.)
Data collection ended on 11/29/2007.  Last site visit was made on 10/26/2007 by
the MN Dept. of Ag.
The ice out date cannot be determined.  No comments were made.
Snowmelt conditions:  The month of March had heavy snowfall early in the month (8
inches total from 03/02/07 thru 03/03/07), adding to a snowpack depth at
approximately 18 inches total). This snowpack depth dwindled down to 0 inches by
mid-March (specifically, 03/22/07). Source: NWS Climate/Precip. Data.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  08/18/2007 - 08/19/2007
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  
Significant climatic events:  The month of March had heavy snowfall early in the
month (8 inches total from 03/02/07 thru 03/03/07), adding to a snowpack depth at
approximately 18 inches total). This snowpack depth dwindled down to 0 inches by
mid-March (specifically, 03/22/07). There was a trend of warmer than normal
temperatures, producing both record highs (70s and 80s F) on March 26th thru
27th. As we conclude the month of March most communities reported average monthly
temperatures that are 4 to 7 degrees F warmer than normal. We had some long dry
spells ranging from July to mid-August till we got 12 inches of rain on
08/18/07-08/20/07. The culmination of consecutive rain events in
September/October recorded high stages to end the monitoring year. On a statewide
basis, we have recorded the 3rd wettest October in history. The month of November
was quite dry and we fell below freezing temperatures at the end of the month.
Data logger was shut down on 11/29/07. Source of data: Mark Seeley? weather talk
for 2007,  as well as the NWS Climate/Precip. Data.


Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.  
Stage tracked correctly during the entire monitoring season.  
Other stage data collection factors:  Everything seemed to work fine going
through all of the comments.
8 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
Some recorded stage values were above the rating by a value greater than 1 foot,
or less than 1 foot with a change in channel control.  We had water out of the
banks during the 08/18/2007 - 08/19/2007 floods so there was a change in control.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  
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 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  The stage discharge relation for the Middle Fork Whitewater River
location was developed using two measurements and estimated peak measurement
developed by the USGS during flooding in 1986.  We also used the site's
hydraulics, two surveyed cross sections and highwater marks from August 19, 2007
to flesh out the high end of the rating and estimate the peak discharge for the
August 19th flood (8400cfs).  Continuous data high discharge was estimated at its
highest discharge to be 8,431 cfs on 08/19/2007, where the highest measured
discharge was recorded on 08/21/2007 = 65 cfs.
Flow measurements cover less than 50% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  The stage discharge relation for the Middle Fork Whitewater River
location was developed using two measurements and estimated peak measurement
developed by the USGS during flooding in 1986.  We also used the site's
hydraulics, two surveyed cross sections and highwater marks from August 19, 2007
to flesh out the high end of the rating and estimate the peak discharge for the
August 19th flood (8400cfs).  Continuous data high discharge was estimated at its
highest discharge to be 8,431 cfs on 08/19/2007, where the highest measured
discharge was recorded on 08/21/2007 = 65 cfs.
Flow measurements cover less than 25% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  The stage discharge relation for the Middle Fork Whitewater River
location was developed using two measurements and estimated peak measurement
developed by the USGS during flooding in 1986.  We also used the site's
hydraulics, two surveyed cross sections and highwater marks from August 19, 2007
to flesh out the high end of the rating and estimate the peak discharge for the
August 19th flood (8400cfs).  Continuous data high discharge was estimated at its
highest discharge to be 8,431 cfs on 08/19/2007, where the highest measured
discharge was recorded on 08/21/2007 = 65 cfs.
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:  Minor scour shift applied to the 07/11/2007 measurement going
back to 06/22/2007 rain event. Depositional shift from minor event on 08/05/2007
applied to the 08/07/2007 measurement.
Minor event removed deposition and
scoured control that would affect low flows on 08/14/2007. 
Significant changes
in channel due to scour and deposition from 8/19 flood event.   This is assumed
to be a scour shift. Additional msmts. required to determine if this is a
permanent shift that warrants a new rating.

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 20% or greater.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  Unknown


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2007
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP