Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2017
Station Manager: FRBOWEN 
Data Manager: ERJENZEN

Prepared By:
Erynn Jenzen (erjenzen)
651-539-2126 (ERYNN.JENZEN@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 only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 03/04/2017.  
Data collection ended on 11/01/2017.  
The ice out date was 03/04/2017.  
Snowmelt conditions:  High and low temps rise above freezing on 3/4/2017 and
remain near or above freezing for the remainder of the season.
From 3/5/2017-
3/7/2017, the stage rose nearly 2ft before peaking on 3/7/2017 and descending
again.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  Using the bankfull stage of14.98ft
noted at the 9/23/2016 inspection, there are 4 times throughout the year that the
river was either at bankfull or out of banks: 4/19-4/20 (likely bankfull), 6/12
(bankfull), 6/28-6/29 (out of banks), and 7/20 (likely out of banks).
Periods of low or no flow:  Late August through early October had recorded stages
of <12.2ft and the 9/13 flow msmt only reported 2.78cfs. The minimum recorded
stage for the year was 12.02 on 9/23.
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=40021001

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:  An offset had to be applied to correct the
data from when it was reset while the line was frozen and a filter was applied
when debris interacting with the orifice line from ice out through the end of
May, but the record is still considered to be accurate and all open water data
accounted for.
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.  The highest msmt on the rating without
a change in control 18.95ft on 9/22/2016. The highest recorded stage for 2017 was
17.98 on 6/26/2017 (out of banks).
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.  
Flow measurements cover 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 computed discharge was 796cfs on 6/29/2017. The highest
measured flow was 43.9cfs on 4/26/2017, 5.5% of the highest computed Q.
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  A slight scour occurred following ice out and a series of
late summer veg shifts were applied from August through October.
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.  In September, the rain bucket was
determined to be under-reporting and subsequently, the data was removed from the
dataset for this month.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.  The
annual total for this station (32.11in) is similar to that of nearby H40019001
(33.63in).
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. 
Rain bucket noted as partially blocked during the inspection likely with little
impact on the precip totals. Compared the occurrences and intensity of events
with nearby H40019001 and W40038002, which match well with both sites. Did not
remove any data from the set during this period of time.
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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No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.  


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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)
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Year End Summary for 40021001

Year End Summary for 2016

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2016
Station Manager: WILONG  
Data Manager: TYMADSEN

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

Approved By:
Heather Emerson (heemerso)
218-328-8813 (HEATHER.L.EMERSON@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  Open water only site.
Data collection began on 03/03/2016.  
Data collection ended on 11/18/2016.  
The ice out date was 03/03/2016.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt occurred as fast as it accumulated, no large scale
rise in stage.
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  There were three periods where the
river was out of it's banks. Two short ones lasted only 6 hours maximum and
occured on 6/12/16 and 7/23/16. The longest occurance happened during the 9/22/16
event and lasted about a day.
Periods of low or no flow:  There were a handfull of times where the flow dipped
below 10 cfs. The first half of May, the first half of July, and almost all of
August and into early September were low flow conditions.
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=40021001

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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Open water only site.
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:  The solar panel was stolen and not
replaced. Switching out the battery every inspection worked well, but resulted a
couple of one day gaps in the record as the logger would add 24 hours to the
logging countdown.
9 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  Open water only
measurements were made.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  The maximum recorded stage for 2016
was 19.05 ft on 09/22/16. The maximum measured stage was 18.86 ft, also on
09/22/16 which is the highest measurement on the rating. Both stages were out of
banks, so no change in 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 computed discharge for 2016 was
1132 cfs on 09/22/16. the highest measured discharge was 1114 cfs also on
09/22/16, 98.4% of the highest recorded discharge. 
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.  While the portion of the rating < 60 cfs
is fairly well supported with several flow measurements spanning 6 years, there
are few msmts > 120 cfs (5 total from 2011 to 2016) and only one msmt > 275 cfs
(09/22/16). 
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.  
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  Depositition/vegetation shifts were applied throughout the
growing season in May and August. The river was out of banks during the 09/22/16
to 09/23/16 event, but since these measurements were used to determine the upper
end of the rating, they did not require shifts. Finally, there was a debris
impact following a late season precip event in October.
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.  There were two 24 hour gaps in the record. One was filled as there was
no precip recorded by the nearby climatology comparison. The other was left as a
gap due to a minor precip event that occurred on that day. The total missed was
minimal.
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 was one inspection that reported a partial blockage, but it appears that
this didn't affect data collection.
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.  However, the
precipitation record tracked well up to the inspection where the rain bucket was
replaced on 8/23/16. Thus data was not downgraded.


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


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow   = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40021001

Year End Summary for 2015

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2015
Station Manager: WILONG  
Data Manager: ERJENZEN

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

Approved By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-539-2110 (MATTHEW.MEYER@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/19/2015.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt occured gradually over two weeks in early to mid
March.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  The peak flow was April 10th
at 287 cfs for a short period.  It would have likely been at bankfull for a short
period, but ealy in year without vegetation it likely stayed within the banks.
The rest of the year it stayed below 200 cfs.
Periods of low or no flow:  There was a period of low flow from late September to
late October.
Significant climatic events:  2015 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

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=40021001

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:  In April during the highest peak of the
seaon, stage data needed to be filtered from  4/9 through 4/13.  On 4/15  the
temporary orifice line was replaced with the permanent line and debris was
removed.  There were no issues the rest of the year. 
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.  
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 13.345' and had a discharge of 74.872
cfs. The highest
 recorded stage was 15.291' and had a corresponding discharge
of 287 cfs. Therefore 
the measurements were within 26% of the highest recorded
annual discharge.
This is a stable site.  
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements.  
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season.  


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 were two consecutive inspections when
the rain bucket was blocked and data was subsuquently deleted.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.  For
the period of time that wasn't deleted the precip compared well to H40019002.
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.  Inspections on 6/12/15 and 7/15/15 both recorded that the
rain bucket was plugged with mud and bird poop. Data was deleted from 5/21/15 to
7/15/15.
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.  


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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Flow   = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40021001

Year End Summary for 2014

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2014
Station Manager: KYJARCHO
Data Manager: TYMADSEN

Prepared By:
Ben Kiefer (bekiefer)
507-537-6605 (BENJAMIN.KIEFER@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Brenda Stauffer (brstauff)
651-539-2118 (BRENDA.STAUFFER@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 04/01/2014.  
Snowmelt conditions:  On 3/1/14 Min and Max temp was still under freezing by
3/7/14 the max temp when above freezing and min at freezing or below. At 3/30/14
both min and max temps are starting to be above freezing and appears to start
melting around 3/30/14. The hydrograph begins to rise on 3/30/14 and pecks around
3/31/14. The Inspection on 4/3/14 does not states ice or flooding at the site.  
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  On 8/20/14 was low flow. There was total of 1.91 cfs
for the msmt. at the site. 
Significant climatic events:  Precipitation total during March, May, July, and
November was in the lowest 30th percentile. In April and June were in the highest
percentile for precipitation. June was the wettest month with 9.49 inches of
rain. 

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=

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.  
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. 
Stage values were estimated using H40019001 as a reference, since this was the
closest site. Although they're on different branches of the Whitewater River, the
hydrographs for these two sites were very similar throughout the year. The
estimated volume was only 0.3% of the total seasonal flow. 
Other stage data collection factors:  A blown fuse caused missed stage data at
this site from 8/11/14 to 8/20/14. 
7 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  All done by MN DNR
Some recorded stage values were above the rating by a value greater than 1 foot,
or less than 1 foot with a change in channel control.  the rating was
extrapolated to cover 2013 high flows, which were greater than 2014.  In 2013,
the highest measured stage was 15.18, but the max in 2014 was 17.5, so over 1
foot.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  The measurements line up very well and the highest
discharge readings are out of bank so the curve shouldn't inflect
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.  Highest flow msmt was 35.7, highest recorded discharge was 895, 4% 
not within 15%
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 began affecting stages around August 1 and
remained through the end of open water
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.  Missing data from blocked RB, and missing
data due to equipment issues and not being able to fill those missing times due
to rain events being reported that day.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station.  no station that is within 10 miles
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.  4/24-5/6 and 6/27-7/15
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.  However, a lot of birds in the area, feathers, and
bird poop has been blocking the rain bucket. 
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.  


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 40021001

Year End Summary for 2013

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2013
Station Manager: KYJARCHO
Data Manager: TYMADSEN

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

Approved By:
Joshua Prososki (joprosos)
218-846-8346 (JOSHUA.PROSOSKI@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  Ice out occurred between the 3/21 and
4/10 msmt.
Sites downstream from Dover were not frozen over and since there are
no data, ice out can not be determined for this site.
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.  
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  Inspection on 4/10 indicates flow up
into dead veg on banks, inspeciton on 5/20 indicates water was up into veg on
banks and that it looked to have been out of banks recently. Stage peaked nearly
3.5' higher than that inspection. The river was likely out of its banks during
that high flow event in May as well as subsequent high flow event in late June
where stage reached 2.5' higher than the 5/20 inspection stage.
Periods of low or no flow:  Low flow condtitions occurred in September when less
than 1 cfs was measured.
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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.  Stag dropped and flatlined from
12/31/2012-1/12/2013 and from 1/19-1/29. This pattern is similar to October 2012
occurrence and has no explaination other than assumed equipment malfunction
rather than actual stage values. These data were not estimated as it was during a
period of ice affected data.
Gap in raw data from 2/5/2013 to 2/26/2013. When
data picked up again on 2/26, it was logging erroneous data due to frozen orifice
line. Data deleted from 2/26 to 4/10 when temporary line was installed.
Temprary
line went out of water from 4/10-4/18, save for rain event which brought higher
flows on 4/14-4/15. Data were estimated using H40019001 and H40017002 as
reference traces. Reinstalled temprary line again went out of water 4/26-4/30 and
5/14-5/15 and data again were estimated. Permanent line was reattached on 5/15,
after which data tracked well.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.  Spring high flows had to be
estimated.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  10%
of seasonal flow volums is estimated. There are no inspections during estimated
periods, but reference traces were available to assist in the data estimation.
Other stage data collection factors:  No other issues noted.
7 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.  Highest flow measurement
is at 15.31 ft, stage reached 18.7 ft, rating had to be extended.
The present rating cannot be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  
15% or more of the seasonal flow occurred during the period when the rating was
exceeded.  approximately 22% (~161485 cfs of 719690) of the total seasonal flow
volume occurred during these changes.
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:  High flow bank vegetation/out of bank shifts were applied in
May and June. Low flow vegetation and then debris shifts affected stage in August
through November.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.  Data removed from 4/30 to 5/15 and from
10/3 to 10/15 when rain bucket was blocked and not recording accurate values.
Data from 5/19 to 6/25 considered questionable as rainfall totals lagged behind
Climatolgy, often reporting smaller values over several days versus a 1 or 2-day
rainfall total. Inspections note a clear rain bucket, so totals could be valid.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station.  Portions of the year track well with Climatology and nearby site
H40019001-Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107 but there are
several instances through the season that the gage appeared to lag behind.
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.  Rain bucket was noted to be blocked on 5/15 and 10/15.
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.  New installation of
factory calibrated rain bucket on 5/5/2011.


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 40021001

Year End Summary for 2012

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2012
Station Manager: KYJARCHO
Data Manager: TYMADSEN

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

Approved By:
Joshua Prososki (joprosos)
218-846-8346 (JOSHUA.PROSOSKI@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/11/2012.  
Snowmelt conditions:  There was a sharp rise in hydrograph starting on 2/28 may
have been caused by some snowmelt, but daily minimum trempeartures stayed below
freezing until 3/10. Stage remained elevated and spiky during this period,
showing signed of slow ice breakup. By the time temperatures stayed above
freezing there was little response in the river.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  The river may have been out
of its banks during that early ice break/snowmelt period in late February, but
that elvated stage may also have been due to an ice jam/frozen line. The
remainder of the season was relatively lower flows.
Periods of low or no flow:  Aside from a few rain events that brought short high
flow periods, there were low flows from July through the end of the season.
September and October flow measuremetns were less than 1 cfs, between these
measuremtns stage continued to drop and showed some suggestion of a no flow
condition although there were no inspections between these two visits to confirm.
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.  Data from 1/18 to 1/25 had to be deleted as the
orifice line was frozen and stage was reading erroneous values during this time
period. Stage data also dropped rapidly and flatlined from 10/5-10/7 before
coming back up. There is no explanation for this, and was asusmed to be an
equipment malfunction rather than real stage values. Data were estimated through
this period using H40019001 Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107
as a reference. This same pattern occurred two more times over the winter in
early 2013 when stage data were ice affected.
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:  No other issues noted.
7 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 is extrapolated
above 15.31 ft, but highest open water stage reached in 2012 was 14.26 ft.
The present rating cannot be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  
Less than 15% of the seasonal flow occurred during the period when the rating
curve was exceeded.  less than 1% (~292 cfs) of the total seasonal flow occurred
during those periods.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  While most measurement
spacing was within 5 weeks, two gaps were 6 weeks. April to May gap was 6 weeks
and missed the highest flow event f the open water season in early May. Gap
between September and October measurment was also 6 weeks, both were very low
flow (<1cfs) and there may have been zero flow conditions at some point between
these measurements
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).  Maximum
measured flow was 10.9 cfs on 5/15. This is only 8% of maximum calculated flow,
145 cfs on 5/6.
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 is uncertainty of low flow/zero flow conditions during 6 week gap between
September and October measurements.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  Channel/bank debris affected stage at moderate levels early
in the season, while ice scoured the channel for low fows. Scour quickly filled
and remaining debris washed out with first large rain event in early May.
Vegetation growth affected stage beginning in late June through October.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  Low flow period in September-October is not
confirmed zero flow
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 less than 5%.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  Despite two inspections that note a blocked rain bucket and one day with
a rain fall intensity that exceeds the bucket recording threshold, the data at
this location (24.95") compare very well with Climatology records (26.3") and the
record at H40019001-Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles, CR107 (23.9").
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.  Inspections on 6/20 and 7/31 note the rain bucket was
blocked, however data appeared to still track very well with Climatology during
this period.
The period of record when the rain gage was plugged was accurately determined and
removed from the corrected data.  Data were not deleted because it was determined
that there was no need to delete the record, it still tracked very well with
Climatology during that period.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.  
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.  New installation of
factory calibrated rain bucket on 5/5/2011.


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

    
Year End Summary for 40021001

Year End Summary for 2011

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H40021001 - South Fork Whitewater River nr Dover, US14
Year: 2011
Station Manager: KYJARCHO
Data Manager: TYMADSEN

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

Approved By:
Joshua Prososki (joprosos)
218-846-8346 (JOSHUA.PROSOSKI@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.  
Data collection began on 05/05/2011.  
Data collection ended on 12/31/2011.  Long term gage installed on 5/5/2011 and
subsequent years will have year-round data collection.
The ice out date cannot be determined.  
Snowmelt conditions:  NA
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  No inspections to confirm this, but the
river may have been out of its banks during the two high flow events in July.
This is based on stages exceeding those seen in 2013 when field notes indicate
flow was up into banks.
Periods of low or no flow:  Septermber through November was a relatively low flow
period (<5cfs).
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 tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.  
Other stage data collection factors:  9/20/2011 inspection notes an issue with
pressure in the bubbler system, but stage was still tracking.
10 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  First 4
measurements were made prior to data logger installation on 5/5/2011.
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.  Highest flow measurement
is at 15.31 ft, stage reached 17.18 ft, rating had to be extended.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  A cross section on the downstream side of the bridge was
used to guide rating extrapolation.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  Gaps between measurements
later in season are just over 5 weeks. Most are through low flow conditions, but
the gap between the June and August measurement missed the two largest events of
the year in July.
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 maximum frequency of 7 weeks, up to or above
moderate to low flow levels (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).  Maximum
measured flow was 253 cfs on 3/17/2011 which is 31% of the maximum calculated
flow (796 cfs on 7/16/2011).
This is a stable site.  There are only three years of data on which the rating is
based (2011-2013) but rating apperas to be fairly stable. There is not a lot of
scatter on the low end of the rating. This site does, however, appear to be
subject to vegetation growth and debris.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.  Rating is fairly well developed below
about 30 cfs, but measurements become sparse above there and the high flow
extrapolation does not have any measurements.
The rating has less than five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.  Peak flows in July are in extrapolated portion of the rating.
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:  Large rain events in July scoured the channel for August
measurement, Scour appeared to have filled in by the September measurement.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.  Data removed from 7/16 to 8/10 when rain
bucket was clogged and not recording accurate values.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station. 
Omitting portion of deleted record, this site compares well with Climatology
records and to gage at H40019001-Middle Branch Whitewater River nr St Charles,
CR107
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.  Rain bucket noted to be blocked on 8/10/2011 inspection.
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.  New installation of
factory calibrated rain bucket on 5/5/2011.


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP