Year End Summary for 2023

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
STATION NUMBER: H43067001
YEAR: 2023
PREPARED BY: Dan Plovnick, dan.plovnick@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 2023 - Division 9: The first four months of the year were slightly warm, with near-normal precipitation. Temperatures averaged 0.3^ F above the 1991-2020 normals, with precipitation averaging about 2% (or about 0.2 inches) above normal. A large rainfall event contributed to above-normal precipitation in May, but the second half of the month turned dry and very warm, remaining that way with only minor variations, through the growing season and beyond. The 6-month May-through-October period was the 9th warmest on record back to 1895, with precipitation averaging 7.61 inches (30%) below normal. The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate drought conditions developing during June, severe and extreme conditions beginning in July, and with exceptional drought_the highest category_affecting the division's southern border counties in September. Severe weather was scarce during the year. The 2-5 inches of rain from May 10-14 and July 25-26 produced little to no flooding in the area. Episodes of intense wildfire smoke marked the otherwise warm and dry growing season. As of December 1, the seasonal snowpack had not been established anywhere in the area.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out was 2/11/23, full ice in occurred after the monitoring season. Data was processed up through 12/7/23, the day after the last MDA site visit. 
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: No issues were reported, the logger tracked well with hand measurements and few data corrections were needed. A majority of the year was coded good quality.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO  The highest gauged flow was 305 cfs (3/8/23), and the highest recorded daily flow was 726 cfs (2/28/23). Low flows were adequately measured: the lowest measured flow was 23.4 cfs on 9/20/23 and the lowest recorded flow was 12.7 cfs on 11/27/23. The lowest daily flow was 21.2 cfs on 12/6/23.
Was a new rating developed? YES New rating 12 for 2023 lowered validated limit and added a low descriptor point below the new 9/20/23 low flow measurement at 10.188/22.6. Left rating shape for this year, if low flow measurements in 2024 follow the trend at the bottom, a new rating may be needed for 2024. Left quality codes as is, the late 2023 measurements in Aug and Nov are fair quality with light veg noted. Left extrapolated limits.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Scour shifts were needed for the 2/17, 3/8, and 4/26 msmts. Vegetation/depositional shifts were needed for the 8/1, 9/20, and 11/1 shifts.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Discharges for the spring and summer were mainly coded fair and poor, and late August to the end of the monitoring season mostly fell in the estimated portion of the rating.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/6/23 - 10/31/23
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO 
There was a wiring issue with the rain bucket that caused precip to increment without tips. This was fixed on 5/5/23, but data from 5/1-5/5 had to be deleted. Also, per SCO review,the bucket might have lost some precip during heavy precip on 10/26/23, so values from that day were deleted. All other dates were determined to be valid. 

CONTINUOUS WATER QUALITY SUMMARY: 
A water temperature probe was deployed at the station for the full year. There was no indication of the probe being buried, out of water, or affected by storm events. The data was coded fair for a majority of the open water season due to differences between the logged temperature and site visit hand readings.

    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2022

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
STATION NUMBER: H43067001
YEAR: 2022
PREPARED BY: Dan Plovnick, dan.plovnick@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 2022 - Division 9: The first four months of the year were cool and slightly dry, with temperatures averaging 4.3^ F lower, and precipitation averaging 0.6 inches or about 8% lower than 1991-2020 normals. Dry conditions in June, and the 4th driest September on record, left the May-September precipitation season an average of 3.7 inches and about 16% drier than normal, with temperatures averaging 0.9^ F above normal. Several outbreaks of severe convective storms affected the area in May and June, but there were no major rainfall or flash-flooding episodes during the precipitation season. A major storm December 13-17 dropped 2 to 11 inches of snow and 0.50 to 1.5 inches of total precipitation. Additional snows the following week 4 to 12 inches of snow cover, ranking between the 60th and 95th percentile for late December.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out was 3/1/22, ice in was 12/7/22. This is an open water only station so stage data was cut off after the 12/7/22 site visit. Stage data showed likely ice-related patterns on 11/20, 12/1 and 12/4.
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The logger collected valid stage data throughout the season, only four corrections > 0.025' were needed and one logger reset was made.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 6
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO 
The highest recorded daily discharge was 1680 cfs on 7/24/22. The highest measured discharge was 382 cfs on 7/28/22.
Was a new rating developed? NO  
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Continued to use 2021 rating for 2022, 3/3/22 and 9/14/22 msmts are on the rating. Small scour shifts were needed for the 4/19/22, 6/8/22, and 7/28/22 msmts. A debris/veg shift was applied for the 11/2/22 msmt.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Daily Qs were mostly coded fair and poor due to the rating quality. Stages 10.49-10.71 could be upgraded to good but decided to wait until 2023 workup to see if a quality upgrade is warranted due to previous scatter in this range.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/22 - 9/30/22
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? YES
SCO review: Bucket did really well, tracking nicely with AHPS and HIDEN. Probably was some undercatch during the very heavy rains in July, but not outside of the performance standard, and not worth removing any values. Recommend accepting all values.

    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
STATION NUMBER: H43067001
YEAR: 2021
PREPARED BY: Steve Labuz, stephen.labuz@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: 3/5/2021 - 12/6/2021
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/5/2021 - 11/23/2021
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: Minnesota Department of Agriculture owns and operates the logging equipment and did not note any issues affecting stage.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season?  NO - Highest calculated flow was 1390cfs on 8/28/2021. Highest measured flow was 282cfs on 8/31/2021. Lowest calculated flow was 30.3cfs on 8/20/2021. Lowest measured flow was 39.2cfs on 10/12/2021.
Was a new rating developed? YES - Rating curve 11 was copied from rating curve 10 to apply more accurate log offset and straighten lower end of rating curve.  
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: No shifts were applied for 2021 season. 
Quality of computed daily discharges: 2021 flows coded estimated for extreme low flows, fair for low and moderate flows, and poor for high flows.

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 - Rain bucket was noted plugged on 8/27/2021 and MN State Climatology Office recommended deleting values from 7/14/2021 through 8/27/2021.

    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
STATION NUMBER: H43067001
YEAR: 2020
PREPARED BY: Steve Labuz; stephen.labuz@state.mn.us 

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

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY: 
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: 3/7/2020 to 12/23/2020
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/7/2020 - 11/5/2020
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: Minnesota Deparment of Agriculture manages gage equipment.


DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 5
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO - The highest and lowest measured flows were 459 cfs and 35 cfs. The highest and lowest calculated flows were 1770 cfs and 30 cfs. 
Was a new rating developed? YES - 2020 was a dry year and low flows were measured as a scour assumed to be from mid June 2018 large event. Rating curve 10 was created to adjust for low flows.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: A riffle controls low flows, the channel controls moderate and high flows. No shifts were needed in 2020 using rating curve 10.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Flows were coded estimated during a measurement gap in the spring due to COVID 19, otherwise flows were coded poor.


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 - September 1st - 14th was deleted due to underreporting.


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 43067001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River near Carimona, CSAH12
STATION NUMBER: H43067001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY: Steve Labuz; stephen.labuz@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? NO 
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: 3/8/2019 to 12/10/2019
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record: 3/8/2019 11AM to 11/20/2019 1:45PM
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: There were not any equipment related factors impacting data collection.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO: This stream is very flashy and collecting high flow measurements is difficult because high stages do not last long.  Flows collected were between stages 10.5 and 12' and peak flow of the largest event of the year was recorded at 18.5'.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? YES: Low and mid stages were adjusted from rating curve 8.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: A new rating was created for 2019. A deposition shift was applied from 5/28 through 6/16. No other shifts were needed.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Not changed from last rating curve and coded poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES   
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2019 to 11/1/2019
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? No - the month of July was rejected due to underreporting. Otherwise, all months were accepted.


    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12	
STATION NUMBER: H43067001
YEAR:2018
PREPARED BY: Wyatt Naill  (Wyatt.Naill@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, Caledonia 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? NO 
Open water dates: 02/26/2018-11/16/2018
Period of record: 02/26/2018-11/16/2018
Short summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: Nothing affected data collection in 2018

Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 8
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. The highest level measured was on 05/02/18 with a measured water level of 11.90 which is 7.65 ft lower than the highest peak on 06/10/18 with a level of 19.55. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO 
The site had different levels of scour with some deposition throughout the year. The rating will be reviewed next year after another year of measurements are made.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: The large tree that was under the bridge was pushed out this year causing deposition in May and then varying levels of scour for the rest of the year.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Poor

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 05/01/2018-10/13/2018
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? YES


    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2017
Station Manager: WYNAILL 
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)
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Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 02/06/2017.  
Data collection ended on 12/02/2017.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  Ice out occured before the start of the
monitoring season. No inspections were made during that period.
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt occured rapidly over the course of four or five
days in mid to late February. Stages peaked and then quickly tapered off. Another
minor influx of melt water occured later in the  first week of March. This also
quieted down rather quickly and flows returned to a regular level in mid March.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  The stream was out of it's banks for
just over 2 days in mid-late February during the main smowmelt event. The
stream's bankful stage is approx. 14.1 ft assumed (9/7/16 gaging).
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  The lowest gaged
flow was 40.5 cfs taken on 9/6/17.
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=43067001

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
at this site for the monitoring season.
8 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 gaged stage: 20.755 ft
assumed
Highest recorded stage for 2017: 17.78 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 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 stage was taken on 4/25/17 and had a discharge of
260.6 cfs. The highest recorded stage was on 2/21/17 and had a computed discharge
of 3678 cfs. Therefore the measurements were within 7% 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:  There was a period of debris/deposition affected flows from
early March through mid April. Then in late October through the end of the
monitoring season there was a period of deposition affected flows.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.  There was a brief period of time where the
rain bucket was blocked in late June. Month was removed from the record.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.  Site
compared well to the nearby HIDEN site. For the monitoring season the gage
recorded 24.33 inches compared to the HIDEN site which recorded 23.36 inches for
the same period of time. This was a 104% recording rate.
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 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/customPHP/eda/stationInfo.php?ORG=MNPCA&wdip=2&ID=S004-839
 


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2017
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Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2016

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2016
Station Manager: JAKOLKE 
Data Manager: JAKOLKE 

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

Approved By:
Zachary Moore (zamoore)
651-539-2112 (ZACHARY.MOORE@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 02/15/2016.  
Data collection ended on 11/23/2016.  
The ice out date was 02/15/2016.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt occured over a week during late February into
early March.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  
Significant climatic events:  2016 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

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=43067001

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.
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.  
Flow measurements cover less than 40% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  
Flow measurements cover up to or above 15% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge.  The highest gaged stage was 13.845' on 9/7/16 and had a discharge of
1013.33 cfs. The highest
 recorded stage was 18.394' on 9/23/16 and had a rated
discharge of 4297.62 cfs. Therefore 
the measurements were within 24% of the
highest recorded annual discharge.
This is not a stable site.  Only one of the measurements for the monitoring
season was on the rating. The others were 6-24% above the rating and were
impacted by varying amounts of vegatation or debris.
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements.  
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  March and April were impacted by light debris before being
wiped in May, Heavy vegatation and deposition built up in June and affected early
July flows before being whitlted down in early August. Late August events helped
build up veg and deposition before early Septemeber. Heavy precip events casued
the removal of most of this material but the flows in October and November were
still impacted.
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 not calibrated within the last three years.  Site tracked well
during June, July, and August.


Water Quality Data Summary
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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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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 43067001

Year End Summary for 2015

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2015
Station Manager: JAKOLKE 
Data Manager: JAKOLKE 

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

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-539-2101 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/08/2015.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Rapid snowmelt occured over a few days. After this pulse,
gradual melting occured over a few weeks until snow was gone.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  There was one period of low flow and that was
September to Decmeber. The two flow measurements from this time were the two
lowest all year. Odd December rains brought the flow back up to summer levels.
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=43067001

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 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.  Data was extrememly spiky for the first half of
the monitoring season before the bubbler was replaced with a radar unit. Also had
a questionable jump from a possible loose orifice line. Data jumped up by 1 foot
during a large event in April.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.  The questionable jump in data occured
at the highest flows all year in April. The rest of the record was reasonably
accurate with a bad bubbler and/or a loose orifice line.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  The
highest flow peak was estimated using the nearest site on the river, H43049001 SB
Root at Lanesboro. This helped shape the hydrograph and prevent over or under
exaggeration.
Other stage data collection factors:  The bubbler was bad and/or the orifice line
was loose and the entire set-up was replaced by a radar unit. Data collected by
the bubbler was extremely spiky, the radar was much smoother.
8 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 was 14.80
ft assumed on 4/10/15. The highest flow measurement used to create the rating was
20.75 ft assumed on 5/20/13.
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 highest recorded stage had a rated discharge of 1585 cfs on
4/10/15. The highest measured flow was 270 cfs on 4/15/15. This measured flow is
[(270/1585)*100]= 17% of the highest recorded stage.
This is not a stable site.  This site has had new ratings developed every year
since 2007 (2015 is the 7th rating).
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.  The rating is well developed at low flows
which encompass summer and early autumn discharges. However, above roughly 12 ft
on the rating the measurements become sparse and not well developed. Mainly the
spring flow and some large events in the summer fall on this part of the rating.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.  There is a small gap between approximately 12.3 ft and 13.8 ft for the
rating. Otherwise there are flows covering the rest of this year's range of
flows.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season.  A new rating was needed for 2015, but this is from changes to
the control prior to 2015. Also, there were no shifts needed to bring inspections
onto the rating.


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.  Verified with Dave
Tollefson that the RB hasn't been calibrated in 3 years. However, this site
tracked well with climatology data for a good portion of the year so those daily
data are coded good.


Water Quality Data Summary
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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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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 43067001

Year End Summary for 2014

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2014
Station Manager: ZAMOORE 
Data Manager: BRSTAUFF

Prepared By:
Will Long (wilong)
651-539-2129 (WILL.LONG@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-539-2107 (DANIEL.HENELY@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/08/2014.  
Snowmelt conditions:  March warmed above freezing very suddenly.  Snow depth
peaked at 21" just before the warm up and melted steadily until the end of the
month,  At ice out on 3/8/2014 there was still 19" of snow.  The first peak in
the hydrograph occured on 3/14/2014 after around 11 inches of snow melted in 7
days, and the highest stage reading of the year occured on 3/28/201 after nearly
all the snow had melted. 
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:  2014 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

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=43067001

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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.  The record was complete, but the data required
large corrections.   Most of the data was coded poor or questionable.  This was
likely due to issues with the bubbler line coming loose and being incorrectly
positioned.  The logger would read .3 ft off after being reset just a week
earlier.  A large portion of the data at the beginning and end of the year is
filtered to remove some of the irregularity. 
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.  Stage data was complete, but at
moderate to high flows still required large drift corrections, that often
resulted in data being coded questionable.
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. 
Questionable data results in 59% of the flow data. 
Other stage data collection factors:  Logger was loose on bridge, and is sitting
horizontaly instead of down at 45 angle.   An attempt to tighten orifice line up
was made on 5/28, but did not improve oscillations at low flows, some required
filtering.
8 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  4/2, 5/7,6/12,
6/20, 7/16, 8/19, 9/24 and 10/29
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 a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge.  The highest unit flow is 1640 cfs, the
highest measured flow on 6/20/14  was 1140 which is at 70% of the highest unit
flow.
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements.  Adjusted the rating on the lower 1/4
down due to scour.   The highest measurement was June 20, which falls ~on the
lower third of rating  Since it is a new rating the quality is a poor where msmts
fall, no other msmts were added to the upper third. 
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.  Most
meaurments are lower flow, but the 6/19 msmt captured 70% of the high flow for
the year. 
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  There was some veg (6/12, 8/19 and 10/29) and debris (6/20)
norted on some of the inspections,  the rest were clear.  All of it was
considered light except for the 8/19 msmt which had moderate veg.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  Yes, flows all fall on new rating and appears that
veg and light debris did not affect control greatly.


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  There was only one rain event coded questionable.  The record is
complete otherwise.  Data is coded poor because bucket has not been calibrated
within 3 years.  Much of the data would be fair otherwise. 
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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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
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Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2013

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2013
Station Manager: ZAMOORE 
Data Manager: ZAMOORE 

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)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/28/2013.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Ice out was determined to be on 3/28/13. The peak of the
snowmelt hydrograph occured around 3/30/13.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  The stream was out of banks on 5/20/13,
5/30/13, 6/1/13, and 6/23/13.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  
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.  
Other stage data collection factors:  There was a 2 hour gap in data due to a
datalogger upgrade on 5/8/2013
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.  Stream was out of banks at
the highest recorded stage values.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.  
Flow measurements cover a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge.  The highest recorded stage value of ~21.1
ft. is approximately 9000 CFS on the rating.  Our highest flow measurement of the
season was 8240 CFS (91.5% of highest recorded seasonal flow).
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.  
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.  
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season.  Due to lack of msmts at high end, unable to determine if
those msmts were affected by a change in control.  The two May msmts on the 20th
were all the msmts we had to determine the rating.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  There were a few incidences where  rain intensity exceeded the 1/in per
hour  capacity of the rain bucket.  The precip data was downgraded to a QC of 35
during these periods. 
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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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
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Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - ZAMOORE

    
Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2012

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2012
Station Manager: TSCHAUL 
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)
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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 was 02/28/2012.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowfall during the winter of 2011/2012 was below average.
The spring melt peak was bolstered by a 1.4" precip events on 2/28-29 that led to
a moderately high peak.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Relatively low flows (less than 15 cfs) were recorded
from September through ice in.
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 tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.  There were no data gaps, and stage corrections were relatively minimal. 
Other stage data collection factors:  There were no equipment issues 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.  2012 was a very low flow year, the
maximum recorded stage was 13.41 ft (2/29/12), and the existing rating extended
to 20.4 ft.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.  
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  The highest recorded discharge (15-min) was 805 cfs (2/29/12). The
highest gaged flow was 39.5 cfs (3/11/12), 5% 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:  Vegetation and debris shifts were applied for the 6/19, 8/1,
9/5, and 10/17 msmts.
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.  There were no gaps, no observations of blocakges, and seasonal total
(23.4") compared well to climatology record (25.6") 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.  The rain bucket
has not been calibrated since its installation in 2008.


Water Quality Data Summary
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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
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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 43067001

Year End Summary for 2011

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2011
Station Manager: TSCHAUL 
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)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 02/17/2011.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snow melt occurred in conjuction with precip events
starting 3/16/11. The spring melt peak resulted in the second-highest stages
recorded for the duration of the site data.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  According to NWS, out of bank stage is
approximately 14 feet. This level was exceeded during the spring melt peak from
3/20 to 3/24.
Periods of low or no flow:  Recorded flows less than 25 cfs were recorded
throughout November and December 2011, matching noted drought conditions in the
area.
Significant climatic events:  South East Minnesota
                  
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			Dept.		Dept.
		Avg.	from	Avg.	from
		Temp.	Norm.	Prec.	Norm.
January		11.3	-1.4	0.73	-0.29	
February	17.9	-1.4	1.12	0.30	
March		29.4	-2.3	2.82	0.88	
April		44.9	-1.0	4.72	1.63	
May		57.2	-0.9	3.83	0.16	
June		67.9	0.4	5.22	1.04	
July		76.4	4.7	5.88	1.43	
August		71.0	1.6	1.71	-2.63	
September	60.2	-0.2	1.98	-1.44	
October		53.1	4.6	0.92	-1.35	
November	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
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.  
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.  There were several zero spikes in late September 2011 that were
corrected with interpolation. Also stage did not track extremely well but there
were enough site inspections to correct it adequately.
Other stage data collection factors:  No equipment issues were noted.
Eight 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 top end of the rating was
unchanged from 2010.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.  There was a six
week gap between the 6/28 and 8/11 msmts due to government shutdown. However
recorded stages during this period were in the 11.0 to 11.2 range, and the 6/28
and 8/11 msmts bracket these stages relatively well.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.  The max recorded Q was 3801 cfs (3/23/11). The highest measured Q was
281 cfs, 7% of the highest recorded flow.
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 greater than 5 weeks. 
There was a six-week gap between the 6/28 and 8/11 msmts due to the government
shutdown.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  Debris shifts were applied for the 3/16, 4/22, 9/20, and 11/4
msmts. 
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  There were no flow measurements taken after the
11/4 msmt, however the veg/leaf debris shift is assumed to have reduced to zero
after ice in.


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.  Bucket was calibrated
upon installation in 2008.


Water Quality Data Summary
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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
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Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2010

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2010
Station Manager: TSCHAUL 
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)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/01/2010.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Stage increased from 11 ft to 15 ft in two days, indicating
that snowmelt was relatively rapid.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  The river was likely out of banks
during the 9/23-4 high flow event.
Periods of low or no flow:  Lower flows (less than 50 cfs) were recorded in March
between ice out and the main melt period.
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

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
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.  
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.  Data was lost due to logger issues from 8/12 to
8/18.  Also tracking was somewhat poor (corrections up to 0.3 ft) throughout the
year, possibly due to turbulence near the gage.  Missing data was estimated using
reference trace of Forestville Creek (43071001).
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.  The estimated period of 8/12-18 was during low flows.  Frequent site
inspections during moderate to high flows allowed for accurate corrections.
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. 
Total 2010 flow is 51,500 (sum of daily flows).  The estimated flow 8/12-18 was
568 cfs, 10% of the annual total.
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:  The logger malfunctioned 8/12-18 causing
erroneous data.  Turbulence around the gage may have led to somewhat poor stage
tracking.
Twelve 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.  Rating table 1.0 max stage
was 14.6 ft.  The rating had to be extended to 20.2 ft to cover 2010 recorded
stages.
The present rating cannot be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  Additional flow measurements or a model would be needed
to more accurately estimate flows at stages from 16.4 (highest measured flow) to
20.2 ft.
10% or more of the seasonal flow occurred during the period when the rating was
exceeded.  The sum of daily flows when the rating was exceeded (9/23-24) was 6880
cfs, 13% of the total annual flow (sum of daily Qs) of 51,500 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.  Channel control appeared to changed from 2009 to
2010, since all 2010 measurements fell below rating 1.0.  A new rating was
created for 2010.
Change in control:  With the new rating 2.0 created for 2010, a small
depositional shift was applied for the 8/18/10 msmt.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
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At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.  
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season. 
Annual total recorded at site nearly matches that reported in climatology 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 new on
installation in 2009.


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=S004-839  


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
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Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 43067001

Year End Summary for 2009

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43067001 - South Branch Root River nr Carimona, CSAH12
Year: 2009
Station Manager: TSCHAUL 
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
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 01/11/2009.  
Data collection ended on 12/31/2009.  
The ice out date was 03/05/2009.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt appears to have been somewhat rapid due to the
steep hydrograph rise on 3/5/09.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  The river was slightly out of banks
during high flows in June 2009.
Periods of low or no flow:  Lower flows (less than approx 30 cfs) were recorded
in late April and throughout September 2009.
Significant climatic events:  2009 Climate Summary
Southeastern MN

The year
began with the the coldest January statewide since 1994. Winter precip 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.  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 precip 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 through most of
the state.

[source: State Climatology Office - DNR Waters]


Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.  
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.  There was a flatlining in logger stage on 6/8/09
and 6/9/09, during a significant precip event.  There were drops and jumps in
stage 6/18/09 and 6/19/09 prior to the bubbler being replaced.  There were
several data gaps in September and early December 2009.  Also there were apparent
time discrepancies in logger data downloaded by MDA vs. data transmitted by NWS. 
Data in the X-file (starts 6/11/09 11:45) data was 1 hour behind the downloaded
data; i.e. the logger data could have been adjusted for CDT.  Around 11/1 (when
CDT ends) the data are closer to matching, but still has a discrepancy of about
15 minutes between the two.  MDA does not believe that the the logger clock was
adjusted at any point during
the year.  NWS also reported that the data was not
time-adjusted during transmission, that the logger values were directly
transmitted.  MDA and DNR agreed to use the downloaded data for 2009 and monitor
this issue closely in 2010.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.  The stage flatlining on 6/8 and 6/9
occurred during the highest flows of year; data during this period was estimated
using reference traces.  Data during high flows on 6/18 also were estimated due
to poor logger tracking.
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:  As previously stated the bubbler required
replacement on 6/19/09.  The location of the bubbler line may have been an issue
due to extreme turbulence at the bridge during moderate to high flows. 
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 a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge.  The highest recorded unit discharge was 858
cfs (6/9/09).  The highest measured Q was 649 cfs (6/9/09), 76% of the max
recorded Q.
The rating is not well developed when considering quality and quantity of
measurements.  The 2009 rating was preliminary and 2010 msmts were consistently
below rating 1.0, so the 2009 rating is not considered well developed.
The rating has less than five measurements over the full range of flows.  Based
on stages recorded in 2010, the 2009 rating doesn't have adequate high flow
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.  
Change in control:  Scour shifts were observed in the 5/6/09, 6/3/09, and 6/9/09
msmts. 
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
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At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.  
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.  
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.  
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.  


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=S004-839  


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