Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2022

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River at Lanesboro, Rochelle Ave N
STATION NUMBER: H43049001
YEAR: 2022
PREPARED BY: Katie Thoreson, katie.thoreson@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: 02/27/2022, 11/28/2022
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 02/27/2022, 11/03/2022
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: The equipment performed well during this monitoring season. The rain bucket was calibrated on location and passed.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 6
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? YES, this site is heavily impacted by a dam just upstream of the gauging area. High flow events are very quick to appear and can be difficult to capture. The highest recorded discharge during the 2022 monitoring season was 4200 cfs. The lowest recorded was 93 cfs. The highest measured was 779 cfs with the daily average of that same day at 787. A difference of 1%. The lowest measured was 134 cfs with the daily average of that same day at 138. A difference of 2%.
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: A minor depositional shift was needed during February and March as ice was melting. No other shifting was needed for the rest of the monitoring season.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Most of the flows computed are coded as 'good' and 'fair'.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 05/01/2022 through 10/01/2022
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River at Lanesboro, Rochelle Ave
STATION NUMBER: H43049001
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: 3/3/2021 - 12/6/2021
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/3/2021 - 11/23/2021
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: None

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO - The highest and lowest measured flows were 433cfs and 131cfs. The highest and lowest calculated flows were 1330cfs and 67.1cfs.
Was a new rating developed? YES - Rating curve 9 was copied from rating curve 8 to update curve policy. The shape is unchanged.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: A low flow scour shift was applied the second half of the year seen in measurements on 7/21 and 10/12. Small to moderate events were assumed to cause the changes.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Mostly good and fair. Some flows are estimated to due sudden drops in water level which is likely a result of dam activity.

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? YES

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River at Lanesboro, Rochelle Ave
STATION NUMBER: H43049001
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: 2/22/2020 to 11/29/2020
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/7/2020 to 10/31/2020
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: A logger reset was ignored in late June due upstream dam activity and rapidly chanigng water levels. The logger slowly began painting mid summer through September until it flatlined until late October when the logger was swapped and stage data began recording normally again.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 4
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO - the highest measured flow was 788cfs but the highest calculated flow was 1760cfs (44% of peak flow was measured).
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: No shifts were needed in 2020.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Flows were coded estimated due to covid and due to a malfunctioning logger from September thru mid October. Flows were also downgraded to questionable late spring to mid summer due to a painting logger.

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 - The RB underreported the month of October and removed from record.

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 43049001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River at Lanesboro, Rochelle Avenue 
STATION NUMBER: H43049001
YEAR:2018
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: 3/12 is estimated ice and ice in did not occur until after the end of 2019
Open water sites ONLY: 3/12 to 11/20

Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: No issues causing problems in data. GOES was intermittently transmitting during summer months and the logger was reset 2x this year.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO - Discharge measurements collected a range of flows from 200 to 800 cfs. However, it is not uncommon for the channel to transport 2000cfs a few time a year. Stream is very flashy and collecting high flows is difficult due to timing. Highest measured flow was 818cfs but highest recorded flow was 8740cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO  
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: One deposition shift was applied in mid June. It is assumed that deposition was isolated to that event and was taken away on the next rising limb. All other flow measurement were within 5% of the rating.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Good, fair, and poor. Low and mid flows are coded good and high flows are coded poor.

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

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: South Branch Root River at Lanesboro, Rochelle Avenue
STATION NUMBER: H43049001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Steve Labuz; stephen.labuz@state.mn.us

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

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates: 3/6/2018 - 10/31/2018. 3/6 was the first water sample collected by SWCD and 11/1 marks the end of open water season, according to policy.
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: logger reset 3x. Although odd, it is believe a tree branched nicked and lowered the orifice line ~0.1' between DNR and SWCD inspections on 5/2/2018.

Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 8
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, highest measured flow was 663cfs but highest recorded was 5360cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Every measurement taken during 2018 was within 5% of the rating and noted a clear section control. A zero shift was put into place in December to preserve 2018 flows.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Flows were coded good fair and poor. Low stages were coded good, moderate stages were coded fair, and high stages were coded poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/18 - 10/13/18
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? NO - The month of July was rejected for underreporting and was deleted from record. RB noted clear all year long. Nearby gage house RB's underreported for July, too. All other months accepted.

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43049001 - South Branch Root River at Lanesboro, Rochelle Ave N
Year: 2017
Station Manager: WYNAILL
Data Manager: JAKOLKE

Prepared By:
Nicholas Hayes (nihayes)
651-539-2120 (nicholas.hayes@state.mn.us)

Approved By:
Andrew Lindlof (anlindlo)
651-539-2131 (ANDREW.LINDLOF@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site. Open water only site.
Data collection began on 02/17/2017. Ice out.
Data collection ended on 11/14/2017. Date of final open water measurement for
2017.
The ice out date was 02/17/2017. Estimate based on inspection record, photos,
and stage and climate data.
Snowmelt conditions: Snow depth on 1/25/2017 was 6 inches and was completely
melted on 2/13/17. Two other snowfalls occurred on 2/24/17 (4 inches), 3/1/17
(1.5 inches), and 3/13/17 (6 inches) that all melted wtihin a week. Highest stage
of the year on 2/21/17 was probably a result of rainfall event. Second highest
stage of the season on 3/7/17 was probably a result of snowmelt runoff.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: No abnormally low flows, just the usual low
late-summer flows. Typical late-summer low flows are approximately 150-200cfs.
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=43049001

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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. Orifice line became buried/clogged resulting in
inaccurate stage data readings. O-line was repaired on 7/20/17. Stage data was
reference traced from site H43067001 near Carimona which is approximately 10
miles upstream. Erratic stage data during June and July had a filter mean applied
to reduce jumpiness.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume. 11%
of the total seasonal flow volume was computed using estimated stage data.
Other stage data collection factors: There were no other recorded problems
during the year.
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. The highest recorded stage for 2017
was on 2/21/17 at 7.96 ft. The highest historic discharge measurement used for
rating development was on 6/9/08 at 13.4 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.
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 flow was taken on 2/23/17 and had a discharge of
1246.3 cfs. The highest recorded stage was during the event on 2/217 and had a
computed discharge of 3984.5 cfs. Therefore the measurements were within 31% 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 tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season. Meteorological non-winter established as 3/23/17 to 10/27/17 by State
Climatology Office. Two months (May and August) of data were rejected due to
totals being below the acceptable minimums.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. There are some trees nearby that could be affecting
rain bucket precip collection.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. Rain bucket was
swapped out on 9/6/17. New bucket calibrated to 2in/hr. Old bucket had not been
calibrated since its 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/customPHP/eda/stationInfo.php?ORG=MNPCA&wdip=2&ID=S004-840

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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 43049001

Year End Summary for 2016

Prepared By:
Ben Kiefer (bekiefer)
507-537-6605 (BEN.KIEFER@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 02/18/2016. Ice out
Data collection ended on 11/23/2016. The date of the final open water
measurement of 2016.
The ice out date was 02/18/2016.
Snowmelt conditions: There were 11 inches of snow on the ground at the start Feb
that slowly melted until Feb 29.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. An inspecton on 09/22/16
near the peak stage for the year indicates the stream was nearly at or slightly
out of bank full stage of 10 ft.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year. Flows didn't
drop below 102 cfs the whole season.
Significant climatic events: 2016 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

10 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. All were made
during the open water season, no ice affected 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. Peak stage in 2016 was 10.7 and the
highest measurement used in rating development was at 13.4 measured on 06/09/08.
Bank full is approximately 10ft, 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 less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. The highest computed unit discharge (262.00) was 6,894 cfs (9/22/16).
The highest measured flow was 4,099 cfs (9/22/16), 59% of the highest recorded Q.
This is a stable site. There appears to be a gradual scour trend happening over
time, but not enough to consider the site unstable.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. Events tend to be quick and flashy at this
site, making measurements above a stage pf ~4.5ft relatively uncommon. The sparse
measurements above this stage do line up fairly well, but not enough have been
made to consider the upper end of the rating well developed at this point.
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: Deposition impacted flows from mid-April through May.
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 was only one month of questionable data. Frozen precipitation data
was removed from the record.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. The rain bucket is nearby some trees that could be
affecting precip collection.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years. Bucket does not
appear to have been calibrated since installation in 2009.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2015

Prepared By:
Will Long (wilong)
651-539-2129 (WILL.LONG@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. This is an open water
only site.
Data collection began on 03/07/2015.
Data collection ended on 11/04/2015.
The ice out date was 03/07/2015.
Snowmelt conditions: About 8 inches of snow was recorded on the ground on
3/22/15. Temps increased and the snow melted over the next 6 days.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Based on the cross section
the stream was not likely out of banks at bank full appears to be at a stage of
approximately 10 ft.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year. Flows didn't
drop below 109 cfs the whole season.
Significant climatic events: 2015 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. There is a section of data from 7/14 to 9/28
where the orifice line was buried. Stage data was very spiky and required heavy
filtering resulting in questionable qualities. During periods where stage trend
seemed unreliable nearby site H43064001 was used to estimate stages.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume.
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.
The portion of data resulting in questionable or estimated qualities resulted in
19.5% of the total seasonal flow volume.
Other stage data collection factors: The orifice line was buried for some time,
but that was the only issue for 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. Peak stage of 5.18ft is well within
rating. Highest historical measurement on the rating is 13.40ft on 06/09/08 and
bank full is approximately 10ft.
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. Highest seasonal flow meaurement of 486 cfs on 4/15/15 is 30% of max
seasonal discharge of1613 cfs on 3/10/15.
This is a stable site. Rocky channel that is pretty stable. Recent rating
changes have been due to low flow extension and/or quality code changes.
The rating is well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
both quality and quantity of measurements. Lots of measurements in the 0-5 ft.
range that was seen this season.
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: April, May and September meaurements observed scour of
similar magnitude and were shifted for.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. The record was complete but all of the data
is coded poor either because the rain bucket recorded less precip than reported
by climatology or because it hasn't been calibrated within 3 years. There are
possible obstructions near the rain bucket. Frozen precipitation data was removed
from the record.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. The nearest DNR raingage is in Fillmore H43076001. Lanesboro tracks
okay with Fillmore but generally reports less precip.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. We filled out a rain bucket assessment sheet for
Lanesboro and determined that there are obstructions that likely affect precip
collection.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years. Bucket does not
appear to have been calibrated since installation in 2009.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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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 43049001

Year End Summary for 2014

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 03/17/2014.
Snowmelt conditions: Snow depth reached a peak on 03/04/2014 of 25 inches in
Rochester, and consistantly melted until the end of the month.
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

HydroClim
Minnesota is monthly electronic newsletter summarizing Minnesota's climate
conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.html

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. The rain bucket recorded significantly less
precip than was collected by climatology in July and September. These months
were coded questionable. There was no evidence the bucket was plugged.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.
Compared with H43067001 SB Root nr Carimona the rain bucket tracked fairly well.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. There are trees near the gage that may affect recorded
rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2013

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 03/24/2013.
Snowmelt conditions: The majority of the snow in the region of the site melted
from mid-March through mid-april, it was accompanied by precipitation events,
resulting in rapid fluctuations in the stage level at the site during that time
period. There were a few late snow events during the season resulting in the last
of the snow at the site melting at the begining of May 2013.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Other than one large precipitation event in the
begining of October, flows at the site were low from mid-August through the end
of the data season.
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]

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: Multiple sections of data from
4/8-4/22/2013 were estimated due to malfunctions with the bubbler at the site.
This equipment problem was resolved on 4/22/2013 when the bubbler was replaced.
7 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions. 3 of the 6 intervals between
measurements were greater than 5 weeks.
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). Highest flow
measurement this season was 3400 CFS which is 31% of the max seasonal discharge
of 10878 CFS on 6/23/13.
This is not a stable site. Site has not been stable recently due to large events
scouring lower half of rating.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. There were some large events with peaks
into areas of the rating where we lack 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.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: A small vegetation shift was applied from July-September.
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 vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. There are trees near the gage that may affect recorded
rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.

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

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2012

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 02/22/2012.
Snowmelt conditions: Large snowmelt peak occured on 2/29/2012
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. A large portion of erroneous
stage data was deleted and due to the status of this gage, limited site visits
were made during the season.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows were low for a majority of the fall of this
monitoring season.
Significant climatic events: 2012 Climate Summary ?013\010SouthEast

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

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

[source: State Climatology
Office - DNR Division of Ecological and Water Resources]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. A large portion of data was deleted due to
malfunctioning equipment.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.
No discharge data was computed for this monitoring season. This gage was only
visit 2 times this monitoring season due to it's status as a flood warning gage.
Other stage data collection factors: Equipment malfuction caused data to be
deleted for a portion of the year.
2 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions. No, This is a flood gage site
and only 2 measurements were made this season.
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge). Highest of
the 2 flow measurements made this season was at a stage of 1.95. Highest recorded
stage value of the season was 5.41.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season. Unable to determine since only two measurements were made
this year due to being a flood warning site.

Precipitation Data Summary
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Due to this site being a flood warning gage, it was only visited on a limited
basis. Daily precipitation totals were not computed due to the limited site
visits.
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. Bucket was checked exactly 3 times in 2012.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. There are trees near the gage that may affect recorded
rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.

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

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2011

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/14/2011.
Snowmelt conditions: Combined with precip, snowmelt led to an approximately 6 ft
stage increase from 3/14 to 3/23.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Not known due to infrequent
inspections, but the highest stages recorded in 2011 appear to be within banks
based on the surveyed cross-section.
Periods of low or no flow: Low flows (less than 150 cfs) occurred from early
September through ice in due to the lack of precip.
Significant climatic events: South East Minnesota

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

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

[source: State
Climatology Office ?DNR Waters]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks. Site is flood warning gage in 2011, only two
inspections were made to check logger stage.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season. The stage seemed to track reasonably well through the year, there was an
0.56 MS/GH difference during the 11/4 inspection which was corrected.
Additionally the 2011 data shows effects on stage of treatment plant just US of
site pumping/discharge, small spikes and drops. This was evident in
previous
years as well, and the events were not corrected.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment issues were apparent.
Zero flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions. No flow measurements were
made in 2011.
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).
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.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season. Unknown because no msmts were made.
Change in control: Unknown because no msmts were made.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater. Unknown.

Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.
Less than field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions during
the monitoring season. Site is flood warning gage so visits are infrequent,
bucket was checked twice in 2011.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years. Bucket was last
calibrated in 2006.

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

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2010

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/10/2010.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt seemed to be relatively rapid as recorded flows
increased over 2000 cfs between 3/10 and 3/12.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Based on previous surveys,
overbank flow did not occur in 2010.
Periods of low or no flow: Lower flows (less than 200 cfs) were recorded in
April and May 2010.
Significant climatic events: Southeast Minnesota

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Avg. Dept. Avg. Dept.

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

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 tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season. The logger tracked extremely well, only a handful of corrections were
needed.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment issues were noted.
Eleven 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. The maximum recorded discharge (continuous) was 5330 cfs (9/24/10).
The highest measured Q was 1760 cfs, 33% of the max recorded flow.
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.
This is not a stable site. The site appeared to be unstable in 2010. Adjustment
of the previous rating down in the middle to low end by 0.1 to 0.3 ft was needed
as a clear trend was indicated by the 2010 measurements. This adjusted rating
made no shifts necessary for 2010 msmts. New ratings have been needed at this
site in 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2008. Although the channel bed consists of
cobbles/gravel, it appears that erosion is occurring because shifting the rating
down has been needed when new ratings are created.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of
measurements. A relatively good range of flows have been captured.
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: In relation to 2009, the physical characteristics of the
channel control have changed significantly. Eight of 11 msmts made in 2010 fell
below the 2008/2009 rating, indicating that a significant change in channel
control occurred. This change was evident starting with the first 2010 msmt
(3/10), and continued through the whole season. Three high flow events occurred
in 2010, each of which had higher flows than the maximum discharge recorded in
2009.
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 not calibrated within the last three years. Rainbucket
calibrated on 11/21/06 but a questionable calibration kit was used.

Comments
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Changed QQC from 32 to 31 to better reflect the quality of 2010 stage data and
measurements.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2009

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

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-259-5657 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@DNR.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 03/05/2009.
Snowmelt conditions: The hydrograph rises somewhat steeply after ice out,
indicating faster snowmelt. Early spring precip events accelerated melting.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Lower flows (less than approx 100 cfs) occurred
during the extraction apparent in April through August.
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. The logger tracked approx 0.2 ft off in the
period before the equipment was upgraded (4/15/09). The period 11/13 to 12/4
contained frequent zero spikes. Other issues
occurred after ice in and were
coded accordingly.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season. High flows in March, June, and October were tracked well by the logger.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume. Zero
spikes were deleted and interpolated; stage values after ice in were coded 151 or
180.
Other stage data collection factors: Equipment was upgraded on 4/15/09 and
programming was changed on 5/20; these seemed to resolve orifice plugging issues.
The 350 unit seemed to malfunction (evidenced by zero spikes and a data gap)
from 12/3 and
continuing to 12/16 when it was replaced. Pumping and discharge
was evident in the hydrograph from April through July, and sporadically in August
and November.
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. The highest recorded discharge was 1280 cfs (6/19/09). The highest
measured discharge was 288 cfs (11/5), 23% of the recorded max.
Flow measurements cover less than 50% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 25% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. The site has a relatively complete record, including measurements of
a good range of flows. Recent measurements have been collected at discharges of
320 cfs or above (25% of the 2009 max flow), including five in 2008. Therefore
low to moderate flows for this site have been well documented.
This is a stable site.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of
measurements.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: A scour shift was applied for the 4/2 measurement. Shifts
were not applied for the 4/15 and 5/20 measurements as they occurred during
changing conditions caused by upstream extraction and discharge.
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 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 bucket was found plugged with ice on 12/16.
The period of record when the rain gage was plugged was accurately determined and
removed from the corrected data. Data from 12/4 to 12/16 was deleted from
record.
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. Rainbucket
calibrated on 11/21/06 but a questionable calibration kit was used by DNR.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2009
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2008

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

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-539-2101 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/12/2008. Ice out date determined to be 3/12 because
first day where max daily temperature above freezing. Stage increase due to ice
out conditions no rainfall recorded on 3/12 or 3/13
Snowmelt conditions: Precipitation totals were below the historical average in
most Minnesota locations. Lower than average snowfall meant that precipitation
totals finished one half inch to one inch below the March average. This continued
a pattern of below-normal snowfall that was prominent across most of Minnesota
during the past winter. Keeping with a season-long trend, monthly mean
temperatures for March 2008 were below historical averages. March temperatures
ranged from three to five degrees below normal across Minnesota.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Stream was out of banks on 06/09/08
after a period of greater than three inches of rainfall on 6/8. Another 1.7 inch
rainfall occurred on 6/9/08
Periods of low or no flow: After the june peak event the stage continued to drop
until it reached a low flow stage of approximately 2.0 ft just before ice in
conditions at the beginning of Dec. 2008
Significant climatic events: March 2008 precipitation totals were below the
historical average in most Minnesota locations. Lower than average snowfall meant
that precipitation totals finished one half inch to one inch below the March
average. This continued a pattern of below-normal snowfall that was prominent
across most of Minnesota this past winter.
April 2008 precipitation totals were
above historical averages across nearly all of Minnesota. Most communities
reported significant rain or snowfall totals in April. Precipitation totals in
southeastern Minnesota counties topped five to seven inches for the month. In a
few cases, the monthly precipitation totals were record setting.
With the
exception of northwestern Minnesota, May 2008 precipitation totals were near
historical averages in most Minnesota communities. Maintaining a multi-month
trend, monthly mean temperatures for May 2008 were below historical averages. May
temperatures ranged from three to six degrees below normal across
Minnesota.
June 2008 precipitation totals varied greatly across Minnesota,
although most locales reported near to above-average rainfall. In many
locations, most of the rain fell during the first half of the month. Especially
in southeastern MN heavy early-June rains led to significant flooding.
July 2008
precipitation totals were short of average by one to two inches in most locales.
For a few locations, July rainfall amounts fell short of normal by two or more
inches. Isolated heavy rain events permitted a handful of communities to match or
exceed historical averages for the month, however a general pattern of dryness
prevailed across Minnesota in July.
A general pattern of dryness prevailed
across Minnesota in August, continuing a trend that began in mid-June.
September
2008 precipitation totals fell short of average by one to three inches in the
southern one-third of Minnesota.
Rainfall totals in many east central and
southeastern Minnesota counties were less than the historical October
average.
Portions of Minnesota, most notably southeastern Minnesota, remained
impacted by a long-term dry spell. Rainfall deficits in these areas were greater
than five inches since mid-June.
Portions of east central and southeastern
Minnesota remained in a Moderate Drought condition for November.
December 2008
precipitation totals were well above average across Minnesota. The total water
content of December's snowfalls topped historical averages by one-half inch to
one and one-half inches in many locales. December 2008 was also marked by
frequent, and often heavy, snowfall events. Many communities across the region
reported over 30 inches of snowfall, setting new records. Monthly mean
temperatures for December 2008 were four to eight degrees below historical
averages across Minnesota.
Source: HydroClim Minnesota, State Climatology
Office - DNR Waters

Water Quality Data Summary
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16 samples were collected at this site during the monitoring season.
Sample distribution on Hydrograph: Sampling was focused on the beginning of the
season (April through June) and at least every two weeks after that. Small
events in April were captured as well as the large June event. During the June
event, the main rising limb was missed, but the peak, falling limb, subsequent
smaller rising limb and falling limb were captured.
TN, TP, TSS, turbidity were analyzed using a laboratory.
Transparency tube, pH, conductivity, temperature, and continuous turbidity with
DTS12 sensor were analyzed using field meter(s).

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2007

Prepared By:
Jennifer Gruetzman (jegruetz)
651-259-5714 (JENNIFER.GRUETZMAN@DNR.STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Kurt Woodrich (kuwoodri)
651-259-5718 (KURT.WOODRICH@DNR.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 03/13/2007. Ice out assumed to be approximately on 3/13
because when looking at the daily te
mp data there were several days before the
13th where max daily temp was above f
reezing. On the 13th the min. daily temp
was above freezing.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt this year created a 9.811 peak stage on 3/13
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year. Relatively low
flows were experienced between mid July to mid August as was typical for
southeastern portions of MN this year. However these are relative since lower
flows have been recorded at this site.
Significant climatic events: Warm temperatures were reported through May where
SE MN reported its 5th warmest month of May. Topsoil moisture depths were
reported as very shallow for the month of July causing watersheds to remain very
low in some areas. Duel climatic disasters occurred in August. The USDA declared
24 Minnesota Counties to be in severe drought and eligible for federal
assistance, and FEMA declared 7 southeastern Minnesota Counties to be flood
disasters and eligible for federal assistance as well. The Lanesboro area
reported a 4 inch rainfall on August 19th. Source of data: Mark Seeley? weather
talk for 2007

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. There is a large gap in the data between 10/26
and 11/15.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season. Spring peak stage was recorded as well as the August event.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume. Gap
in data between 10/26 and 11/15 estimated using trend in data and looking at the
South Branch of the Root River in Forestville site. There were no rain events
during this period so a general decreasing trend was determined.
Other stage data collection factors: Orifice line starts to look plugged up
from 10/21. Clock reset twice on 11/15 which fixed the problem of the site
transmiting data which caused the gap between 10/26 and 11/15.
three flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks and do not
accurately reflect seasonal conditions.
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: Scour shifts were applied to the August and
November
measurements.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 20%.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 10%.

Precipitation Data Summary
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At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There is either visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the
precipitation data that the rain gage was plugged at some point during the
monitoring season. Rain gage was plugged on the 8/21 visit.
The period of record when the rain gage was plugged could either not be
accurately determined or was not 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.

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 2007
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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 43049001

Year End Summary for 2006

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H43049001
Year: 2006
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
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Comments
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This station is owned and operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).  The data
available for this station and year was worked up outside of our current data
system and/or prior to rigorous data auditing and publishing standards.


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2006
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
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Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2005

2005 continuous data was poor because only 2 measurements were made throughout the year and both were about the same stage. Slight scour shift added to 10-27 measurement that continued at that same stage range thru 2006. Left shift for 2006. If scour continues thru 07, rating should be changed between approximate stage of 1.80 to 2.30. LAP - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2004

2004 data recorded as good throughout the year except for high flow in sept. We took a fair flow measurement and continous data recorded a daily flow much lower than what we recorded. LAP - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2003

data up to 7-21 coded as fair. No spring measurement taken and work was done on bridge that has the wire weight on it. 7-21 to end of year is coded as good data Wire weight was reset this day. LAP - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2002

2002 data has some missing data. 2 measurements taken during this season. One is slightly higher than what continuos data records and the Sept. measurement was taken while the flood gage was not working. LAP - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

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Year End Summary for 2001

Some missing data throughout the year. Only 2 measurements taken throughout the year and they were both slightly higher than what the continuous data shows. Data marked as fair due to this. - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 2000

5 flow measurements were taken throughout the year at a good range of flows. Al","l match up well with continuous data. Data coded as good due to this. LAP" - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 1999

data for 1998 and 1999 coded as fair. Only 2 measurements were made during that","time but they match up to continuous data. LAP" - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 43049001

Year End Summary for 1998

data for 1998 and 1999 coded as fair. Only 2 measurements were made during that","time but they match up to continuous data. LAP" - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO