Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Turtle Creek at Austin, 43rd St
STATION NUMBER: H48027001
YEAR: 2021
PREPARED BY: Fred Bowen; fred.bowen@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.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 6
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO, range of calculated flows 9.23 - 781 cfs. Range of measured flows 23.4 - 81 cfs.
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Early March did not need a shift. Event based scour shifts were needed for the April and June measurements. A deposition shift was needed around the July measurement. No shifts needed for September or October after late August event.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Mostly fair due to rating quality, some good and fair qualities also

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2021 - 11/1/2021
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Turtle Creek at Austin, 43rd St
STATION NUMBER: H48027001
YEAR: 2020
PREPARED BY: Fred Bowen; fred.bowen@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:
This station operates year-round, but precipitation is only monitored during the liquid precipitation season.
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out 3/7/2020, Ice in 12/12/2020
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/7/2020 - 11/1/2020
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: The logger was having recording issues from 3/9/2020 - 4/22/2020. Telemetry data was programmed to record every 30 minutes and also contained gaps. The sections of data that were not reliably filled with 30 minute telemetry data were estimated using regressions and time offsets with comparison station E48020001.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 4
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? YES, the calculated range flows 21.4 - 1700 cfs. The range of measured flows 25.3 - 1530 cfs.
Was a new rating developed? YES, copied rating 7.1 to create rating 8.0. Rating was adjusted below 150 cfs using a regression of 2020 - 2022 gaugings. Rating was adjusted between 271 - 3300 cfs based on 3/9/2020 and surrounding measurements. A new log offset was used, new lower validated/extrapolated limits estimated based on the available cross section data.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: No shifts were needed for 2020.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Good, fair and estimated based on rating quality and COVID policy

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/16/2020 - 10/16/2020
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO, August was removed due to erroneous data and poor tracking. September had some missing data.

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 48027001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME : Turtle Creek at Austin, 43rd St
STATION NUMBER : H48027001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY : Jonathan Libbey, jonathan.libbey@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: Estimated ice out 3/22/19, estimated ice in 12/9/19.
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates ) 3/13/19 - 11/6/19

Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: Data logger had issues keeping the correct date and time between visits. It was reset multiple times. All data was fixed prior to uploading.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7, 1 was impacted by ice.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No. Highest computed discharge was 1600cfs, highest measured discharge was 700cfs. Measured discharges supported the low and mid ranges of the hydrograph.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? No. A new version was created to update quality codes for portions of the curve.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Ice shift was needed for the first measurement of the year. Two scour shifts followed from the ice out event. One deposition shift was needed during low August flows.
Quality of computed daily discharges : Most daily discharges coded fair and poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period : 5/1/19 - 10/31/19
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Turtle Creek at Austin, 43rd St
STATION NUMBER: H48027001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Nick Hayes, nicholas.hayes@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- estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out estimated as 3/15/2018 based on inspection records and climate and stage data. Ice in estimated as 11/18/2018 based on climate and stage data.
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record 3/7/2018 to 11/1/2018.
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: In 2018 the logger was periodically skipping ahead by one day. Unknown reason, but it seems to possibly be related to the GPS sync. This caused spikes in level data and missing precipitation values.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. Only low flows and high flows were measured during 2018. No measurements occurred between stages of 4.71 and 10.68ft.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Scour shifts applied for measurements on 4/26/2018 and 6/22/2018. Scour shifts were a result of snowmelt runoff and high flow events.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Overall discharge quality codings were fair and good. Discharges with a poor quality coding occurred during periods of high flow where the quality is a reflection of the scarcity of measurements in that section of the rating curve. Discharges at the beginning of the data season from the first PCA visit on 3/7/2018 until the estimated ice out on 3/15/2018 were quality coded ice due to shore ice effects.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2018 to 10/14/2018.
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? NO. Logger issues in October caused precipitation values to be missing which led to an incomplete daily data record for October 2018.

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001 - Turtle Creek at Austin, 43rd St
Year: 2017
Station Manager: ANLINDLO
Data Manager: ERJENZEN

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

Approved By:
Jim Pogorelc (jipogore)
218-328-8819 (JIM.POGORELC@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site.
Data collection began on 02/18/2017.
Data collection ended on 11/16/2017.
The ice out date was 02/18/2017.
Snowmelt conditions: High temps were well above freezing by the time that the
open water season began for 2017, and lows hovered near freezing. Climatology
reports show 5 inches of snow depth in Austin on 2/18/2017 that was quickly
melted over the next 4 days. Melting snow did not likely have as much influence
on the 3ft rise in stage from 2/18-2/21 as ice out, but was no doubt a
contributing factor.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. No field inspections note
out of bank conditions.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows near approximately 20cfs were computed during
the summer of 2017. Flows remain <50cfs from 8/10-10/6.
Significant climatic events: 2017 Climate Summary - South
Central

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201701&div=MN08
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201702&div=MN08
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201703&div=MN08
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201704&div=MN08
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201705&div=MN08
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201706&div=MN08
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201707&div=MN08
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201708&div=MN08
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201709&div=MN08
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201710&div=MN08
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201711&div=MN08
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201712&div=MN08

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=48027001

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. 39 days of the record had to be estimated, but the estimations were
accurately done using data from nearby stations.
Other stage data collection factors: There were 6 times from May through
September that the orifice line was out of water and had to be pounded down at
inspections. Data for these out of water periods was estimated using stage data
from nearby stations H48005001 and H48023001.
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 maximum recorded stage for 2017
was 8.95 on 3/7/2017 which is well below the next highest flow measurement on the
rating without a control change (11.02ft on 9/26/2016).
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 flow for 2017 was 1064cfs on 3/7/2017. The
highest measured flow was 425cfs on 2/23/2017, 40% of the highest computed Q.
This is a stable site. A new rating has not needed to be developed since 2015.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. While majority of the flows are <425cfs
(the highest measured flow for 2017), there are 7 events during the open water
season in which the discharge is higher than this measurement. The area >590cfs
and <1530cfs is largely unsupported on this rating.
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: A scour shift was necessary following ice out and an April
precip event. Sediment depositions and scour change the morphology of the channel
throughout the year. Veg/deposition shifts were required throughout the summer
months and again in November.
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. August was removed from the record as it
was under-reporting precip values when compared to climatology data.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.
H48005001 reported a total of 27.71in for the same timeframe that this station
reported a total of 25.93in.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. The rain bucket was
last calibrated on 7/31/2015.

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=S004-432

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2017
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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 48027001

Year End Summary for 2016

Prepared By:
Erynn Jenzen (erjenzen)
651-539-2126 (ERYNN.JENZEN@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.
Data collection began on 02/23/2016.
Data collection ended on 11/03/2016.
The ice out date was 02/23/2016.
Snowmelt conditions: There seems to be periods of some snowmelt prior to
3/25/2016 as temperatures fluctuate above freezing (ie, 3/7-3/17), and cause some
rises in stage (1-1.5ft). Marjoity of the snowmelt seems to occur from 3/25-4/1
when the hydrograph rises twice, the first time 3.87ft from 3/25-3/27 (peaking at
7.03ft), and then 2.79ft from 3/30-4/1 (peaking at 7.67ft).
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.
Significant climatic events: 2016 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

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conditions and the resulting impact on water
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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: No problems reported.
10 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest logged stage in 2016 was
13.65ft (9/22/16) and the highest measurement stage used on the rating is
13.74ft.
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 flow in 2016 is 2400cfs
(9/22/16), the highest measured flow was 2180cfs (9/26/16), 91% of the highest
seasonal flow volume.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. Although recent high flow measurements in
2014 and 2016 have added confidence to the top end of the rating, no measurements
fall on the rating between stages of 7-11 feet.
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: The channel was scoured from late March to early June, and
veg impacted flows from mid-June to the end of the monitoring season in early
November.
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. The rain bucket was reported blocked during the 6/7/2016 inspection, but
when compared against nearby sites, the frequency and magnitude of events seem to
match fairly well, so no data was deleted.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
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Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2015

Prepared By:
Erynn Jenzen (erjenzen)
651-539-2126 (ERYNN.JENZEN@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.
Data collection began on 03/10/2015.
Data collection ended on 11/01/2015.
The ice out date was 03/12/2015.
Snowmelt conditions: Slight snowmelt was likely occurring throughout the month
of March, but low temperatures remain above freezing beginning 4/1/2015. From
4/1-4-3 there is a small peak in temps in which stage rises almost a quarter foot
before gradually dropping again with a slight lowering in temperature. Beginning
4/7 and continuing through the peak on 4/10, stage rises 3.86 ft as temperatures
continue to climb. Some of this rise in stage is also likely attributed to rain
events.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows dropped below 40cfs for about a week in late
march, and about 2 weeks in late Otober, with the lowest flows approaching 20cfs
on 3/23/15.
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

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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. There is a 6 hour period on 7/31/2015 from when the logger was switch to
log in GMT and points were inserted to cover the time span. There is also a 12
hour period on 10/1/2015 in which the logger reported incorrect stage values of
0.00 that were estimated, but because these are such minute amounts of data, the
entirety of the monitoring season was still considered to be complete and
accurate.
Other stage data collection factors: A logger programming issue caused 6 hrs of
data to be estimated on July 31, and unexplainable erroneous stage values casued
13 hrs of data to be estimated on 10/1.
8 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. Highest logged stage in 2015 was
10.73ft and the highest gauged flow used on the rating is 13.74ft.
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 computed flow in 2015 was 1475cfs (6/23/15), the highest
measured flow was 235cfs (8/20/15), 16% of the peak seasonal discharge.
This is not a stable site. Although over 2015-2016 half of the measurements fell
on the current rating, the measurements that missed had an inconsistent pattern
of scour, deposition and vegetation impacts.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. Although recent high flow measurements in
2014 and 2016 have added confidence to the top end of the rating, no measurements
fall on the rating between stages of 7-11 feet.
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: The channel was scoured from early April to early May, and
deposition impacted flows throughout 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. April and May were quality coded
questionable due to bad comparisons with climatology data and nearby stations.
Additionally, the rain bucket did not report and precip from the end portion of
May through the end of July. The inspection on 6/11/2015 also reported that the
rain bucket had been blocked.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station. The
record from August - November compared well with both Dobbins Creek at Austin
(H48005001) and Cedar River nr Lansing (H48023001). April and May did not compare
well and were left coded as questionable and May-July are not part of the 2015
record.
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 inspection on 6/11/2015 reported a blocked rain bucket.
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. A newly calibrated
rain bucket was installed on 7/31/2015. Prior to this installion, the rain bucket
had not been calibrated since 9/2009.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2014

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

Approved By:
Not assigned (aa)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/18/2014.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowdepth peaked early in March before temps rose. The
snow melted steadily during the rest of the month.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. The inspection during the
peak stage states the river is within its banks.
Periods of low or no flow: Flow was low starting at the end of July to the End
of August
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

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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 48027001

Year End Summary for 2013

Prepared By:
Vanessa Baratta (vabaratt)
VANESSA.BARATTA@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-539-2113 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/27/2013.
Snowmelt conditions: The majority of the winter snow pack in the region of the
site melted by the begining of April in 2013, though a few late winter storms up
until the begining of May dropped an additional 10 inches of snow that melted by
May 6,2013.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows at the site were low from the end of the summer
through the end of the year in 2013.
Significant climatic events: 2013 Climate Summary -
Southeast

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

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

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

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. Multiple gaps in the data needed to be filled
due to the logger malfuntioning.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season. The largest gap filled in the data
was ~2.5 days and it was during the peak event of the year in late June.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Other stage data collection factors: The logger malfunctioned during the data
season resulting in multiple gaps that needed to be filled during the summer
months.
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. There were 6 weeks between
the 6/11 and 7/22 msmts. The measurments were at different stages and flows.
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). The highest
logged stage was on 6/23/13 of 1499.2 cfs which and the highest measured stage
was on 5/8/2013 of 591.0 cfs which is 39% of the the highest logged stage.
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. The highest logged stage is 10.53 ft
and the rating is well developed from previous years in this area, it is well
below the modeled part 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. Yes
there were 7 DNR msmts and nurmerous visits made by MPCA.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: Deposition occurred at the 11/7/13 msmt.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2012

Prepared By:
Brenda Stauffer (brstauff)
651-539-2118 (BRENDA.STAUFFER@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-539-2113 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 02/28/2012.
Snowmelt conditions: Sharp rise in hydrograph, which lasted from 2/28-3/4, of
fairly short duration and stage returns to "regular" flow.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Highest stage in 2012 is
much less than in two previous years and stream was not our of it's banks during
those years.
Periods of low or no flow: Starting around 7/4/12 stage dropped and remained at
this level until ice in.
Significant climatic events: 2012 Climate Summary ?013\010SouthEast

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

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

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

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks. This is a flood warning site, so only 3 visits
were made.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season. Only four visits were made, but adjusments to data mid summer was only
.04 ft. and no adjustment needed in fall.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment problems reported.
2 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. 3/15 and 10/16-
limited flow measurments due to being a flood gage.
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. Flood gage site.
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). No, Two flow
measurements were taken on 3/15 stage of 1.62 ft and 38.3 cfs, and on 10/16 stage
of 1.1 ft and 9.1 cfs. The highest recorded stage was 5.56 on 2/29. This gage
is visited minimally during the year, usually just in the spring during high flow
and again in the fall for a maintenance check. If there are high flow events
throughout the summer, gages are visited as needed. These minimal site visits do
not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record or have confidence
in the precipitation data. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any
computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.
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).
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. Considering quanity and quality of
measurements this rating is well developed. A new rating was not developed for
this year due to being a flood gage in 2012, both measurmeents fell below raing,
but both were used in developement of 2013-14 raing when this site became a
regular CWL site. Rating has measured flows through much of rating.
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. No, Unable to determine since only two measured flows was
done this year due to being a flood warning site.

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 is a large gap in data from 4/15-6/27
when rain bucket malfunctioned and need wires re-spliced. This site was a flood
gage site so there were limited visits to it.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. Due to rain bucket not functioning, the todal precip for 2012 was 8.56
inches. Nearby site in Austin 210355 measured 18.03 inches for the period of
3/8-12/8 when precip fell as rain.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season. Three visits were made during the open water
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.
The bucket was not plugged, but rain bucket was not working due to wiring issues.

There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years. The rain bucket
was installed 2009, and this would make the 4th year it was up.

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

Comments
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Quality codes for QQC and QPC were manually overwritten and coded as 33 - Unknown
Archived Daily Value.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
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Flow = Unknown Archived Daily Value (QQC=33)
Precip = Unknown Archived Daily Value (PQC=33)
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Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2011

Prepared By:
Brenda Stauffer (brstauff)
651-539-2118 (BRENDA.STAUFFER@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-539-2113 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/15/2011.
Snowmelt conditions: Sharp rise of hydrograph with ice out on 3/15/11 and stayed
elevated until with just shorter drops until 4/1/11 when hydrograph returned to
"normal flow levels".
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. According to 2010 Yr End
Summary which reports that stream was not out of its banks, and maximum stage
level was lower in 2011. Not mention of it being out of its bank in comments.
Periods of low or no flow: Starting around mid August going into ice out flows
remained low.
Significant climatic events: South East Minnesota

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

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

[source: State
Climatology Office ?DNR Waters]

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. The rain bucket was found to be completely
plugged on 8/16/11.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. TheMower-Austin site recorded 23.8 inches during this same period,
whereas this station recorded 17.8 in. During the period when rain bucket was
considered plugged the NWS recorded 5.7 inches of rain.
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. Precip removed from 7/3-8/16 due to blockage found.
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. The RB was installed
9/11/2009 and assumed to be in calibration at that point.

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

Comments
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The quality codes for QQC and QCP wre manually overwritten and coded as 33
-Unknown Archived Daily Value. BLS

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
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Flow = Unknown Archived Daily Value (QQC=33)
Precip = Unknown Archived Daily Value (PQC=33)
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Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2010

Prepared By:
Janile Lewis (jalewis)
218-999-7820 (JANILE.LEWIS@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-259-5655 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/02/2010.
Snowmelt conditions: A large peak occurred after snow/ice-melt. From the stage
where ice out was determined to the top of the peak after this time, there was
about a 10' increase in stage, jol
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: A period of low flows ocurred after 8/10 to 9/16
where flows fell to 22 cfs (a stage of 1.4'). Low flows also occurred at ice off
time from 3/3-7, to around 26 cfs.
Significant climatic events: South East Minnesota

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Avg. Dept. Avg. Dept.

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

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. visits were only made during open water season,
jol
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. Datum corrections were needed, minor 1-hr gaps
during open water season, jol
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season. high flow peaks were tracked, by the logger, jol
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: Orifice line needed to be "pounded down"
during the 4/23 measurement, and the logger was reset. However, the logger
continued to track throughout that time, and only a datum correction was needed,
jol
8 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest stage value for 2010 was
within the current rating at that time, the flow was not out of its banks, jol
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 measured flow was 3107cfs in 2004. The highest measured
flow for 2010 was on 9/23 at 2,113cfs. This is 68% of the highest flow for this
site, jol
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge.
This is a stable site. only a minor change was needed to the rating to include a
new stage/discharge measurement in an area where there have not been many
measurements, jol
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 shift for debris was needed on the 6/28 msmt. The shift
begain on the top of the peak where debris likely came in. The measurment was on
the descending limb of this peak. A scouring shift for low flows at 2nd half of
the season for the 8/24 and 11/4 measurements was also applied. The shift began
on 7/30 after the 7/29 measurement on the descending limb of a peak after a 0.2"
rainfall, jol
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.
7/29/10 measurement noted that rain bucket was clear, but initially not
responding to tips, but eventually did, jol
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 has not
been calibrated in the past 3 years.

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

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2009

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
We can approximate ice-out around 03/16/2009 based off of how the stage was
tracking as well as comments that were made on DNR's 03/27/2009 flow measurement
where they encountered ice chunks in the channel. That measurement fell on the
rating well so ice didn't appear to be affecting the stage and flow at this time.
A site inspection on 03/11/2009 said there was 80% sheet ice, but the
temperature data from the National Weather Service indicated temperatures well
above freezing from 03/15 thru 03/19 which is most likely where the ice broke up.
The ice out date was 03/16/2009.
Snowmelt conditions: There was minimal snowpack in the Austin area according to
the National Weather Service. At the beginning of March there was only 1 inch of
snowpack depth and this dwindled down to nothing by mid-March.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Lowest flows for the year were from 09/05/2009 thru
09/30/2009.
Significant climatic events: 2009 Climate Summary
Southeastern MN

The year
began with the coldest January statewide since 1994. Winter precipitation totals
were generally near average in southeast MN following late February snowstorms.
In sharp contrast with the rest of the state, March and much of April were dry
months in southeast MN. Rain events towards the end of April decreased the
precipitation shortfalls. Monthly mean temperatures for May and June 2009 were
well below historical averages in most of the region. Significant precipitation
events in June caused sharp increases in river discharges. In contrast, July was
a dry month across nearly all of Minnesota and continued the cooler than normal
trend of the previous two months, partially slowing precipitation deficits in the
region. However, September temperatures were relatively warm and precipitation
totals were well below normal, amplifying drought conditions in the area. In
southeast Minnesota, 16-month precipitation deficits led to a significant impact
on hydrology. In contrast, October 2009 precipitation was very heavy across most
of Minnesota. Monthly precipitation totals in the southern two-thirds of the
state ranged from five to eight inches, topping historical October averages by
three to five inches. On a statewide basis, October 2009 will rank among the
wettest Octobers ever. It was also among the coldest Octobers of the modern
record, averaging four to seven degrees below historical averages across the
region, improving drought conditions. November 2009 precipitation was quite
light across most of Minnesota. Monthly precipitation totals fell short of
historical averages by one-half inch to one and one-half inches in most locales.
In contrast to a very cold October, monthly mean temperatures for November 2009
were quite mild. November mean temperatures across Minnesota ranged from nine to
twelve degrees above historical averages, making November 2009 the third warmest
November in history on a statewide basis. Ice-in occurred in late November
throughout most of the state.

[Source: State Climatology Office - DNR
Waters]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: Stage data was fine throughout the year,
but the turbidity sensor came out of water in September during low stages.
8 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The "highest" recorded stage values
were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the rating with 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. Highest Recorded Seasonal Discharge (04/28/2009) = 211.356 cfs /
706.203 cfs (06/17/2009) Highest Annual Discharge = 30%
Flow measurements cover less than 50% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Highest Recorded Seasonal Discharge (04/28/2009) = 211.356 cfs /
706.203 cfs (06/17/2009) Highest Annual Discharge = 30%
Flow measurements cover up to or above 25% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. Highest Recorded Seasonal Discharge (04/28/2009) = 211.356 cfs /
706.203 cfs (06/17/2009) Highest Annual Discharge = 30%
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: 04/01/2009 - Start of deposition shift after stages begin to
recede after spring melt high flows. Started shift on low end of descending limb.
Deposition seen on 04/28/2009 measurement.
04/28/2009 - Deposition shift applied
to 04/28/2009 measurement. Shift started on 04/01/2009 as stages receded after
spring melt.
06/04/2009 - Continuation of scour shift (but not as much due to
some filling in as the stage continued to recede from the 04/01/2009 spring melt
high flows.)
07/08/2009 - Continuation of scour shift (but not as much due to
some filling in as the stage continued to recede from the 04/01/2009 spring melt
high flows.)
07/21/2009 - As stages continued to recede sediment filled in scour
from 04/01/2009 spring melt high flows.
08/20/2009 - Start of scour shift as
seen on 09/11/2009 measurement. 2-day 1+ inch rain event on 08/20/2009 most
likely caused the scour. Applied shift on top end of ascending limb.
09/11/2009
- Scour shift applied to 09/11/2009 measurement from 08/20/2009 rain
event.
10/09/2009 - Consecutive rain events at the beginning of October
eventually filled in scour applied back on 08/20/2009 as seen on the 10/09/2009
measurement.
10/30/2009 - Start of scour shift seen on 11/18/2009 measurement.
1.60 inch rain event on 10/30/2009 created scour. Started shift on top end of the
2nd (higher) ascending limb.
11/18/2009 - Scour shift applied to 11/18/2009
measurement from 10/30/2009 1.60 inch rain event. I'll keep shift on to see if we
see this scour next spring.
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.

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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)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - ERDEKLEY

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2008

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

Approved By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
651-259-5655 (LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/11/2008.
Snowmelt conditions: Daily maximum temperatures were consistently near or above
freezing starting on March 12. Daily minimum temperatures were consistently
above freezing starting April 16. The hydrograph slopes somewhat
steeply upward
during this period, reflecting the combined melt and precipitation conditions
reported in climatology data for this area.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: The stream was over its flood stage of
10.5 ft (reported by the NWS) on 6/12 from approximately 00:00 to 22:30.
Periods of low or no flow: Lower flows (less than approx 14 cfs) were reported
throughout September.
Significant climatic events: 2008 Climate Summary

Source: HydroClim
Minnesota, State Climatology Office - DNR Waters

January 2008
Precipitation
totals were well below historical averages across most of Minnesota. Many
locations reported less than one quarter of an inch of liquid precipitation, and
less than four inches of snow. Monthly mean temperatures for January 2008 were
near historical averages.

February 2008
Precipitation totals were below the
historical average in most Minnesota locations. Many communities reported less
than one half of an inch of liquid precipitation. Monthly mean temperatures for
February 2008 were well below historical averages. February temperatures ranged
from five to seven degrees below normal across Minnesota.

March 2008

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

April 2008
Precipitation totals were
above historical averages across nearly all of Minnesota. Most communities
reported significant rain or snowfall totals in April. Precipitation totals in
most southeastern Minnesota counties topped five inches for the month. Total
April precipitation in some southeastern Minnesota locales exceeded seven inches.
In a few cases, the monthly precipitation totals were record setting.
Maintaining a multi-month trend, monthly mean temperatures were below historical
averages.

May 2008
May 2008 precipitation totals were near historical
averages in most Minnesota communities. In most Minnesota locations, a wet start
to the month was counterbalanced by dry weather during the third and fourth weeks
of the month. Monthly mean temperatures for May 2008 were below historical
averages. May temperatures ranged from three to six degrees below normal across
Minnesota. The cool temperatures in May delayed many of the normal signs of
spring.

June 2008
June rainfall totals varied greatly across Minnesota.
Extremely wet conditions were reported in southeastern Minnesota. The first half
of June produced numerous rounds of severe weather and flooding in Minnesota.
June mean monthly temperatures were again below normal. Most of Minnesota
experienced a mid-summer dry spell. Rainfall deficits were greater than 2.5
inches over the last three weeks of the month in some central Minnesota
locales.

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

August 2008
August rainfall totals were short of average by two or
more inches in most locales. August mean monthly temperatures were near
historical averages.

September 2008
September rainfall totals were highly
variable across Minnesota: short of average by one to three inches in the south,
two or more inches above average in some western counties. September mean
monthly temperatures were one to three degrees above historical
averages.

October 2008
Monthly mean temperatures for October 2008 were close
to historical averages. Portions of Minnesota, most notably southeastern
Minnesota, remained impacted by a long-term dry spell. Rainfall deficits in these
areas were greater than five inches since mid-June.

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

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

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 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. Gage was
calibrated but with questionable calibration kit.

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 2008
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2007

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 02/29/2008. Climate data and the hydrograph indicate that ice out was on approximately 3/12.
Snowmelt conditions: Daily high temperatures were consistently near or above freezing starting on 3/11. Daily minimum temperatures were consistently above freezing starting on March 24. A steep rise in the hydrograph began on approximately 3/12.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Low flow/baseflow conditions occurred in July.
Significant climatic events: March brought warmer than normal temperatures and average to below-average precipitation levels. April brought some snow early on, and some cooler than normal temperatures. May saw variable rainfall statewide and warmer than normal temperatures. Drought conditions began to set in by July but August brought significant rain through the central and southern portions of the state. August 17-19 brought severe storms and extremely heavy rain to the S and SE part of the state. October was warmer, wetter, and cloudier than normal. On the contrary, November was a cooler month. December brought above average snowfall amounts that varied across the state. (Source: Mark Seeley's 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 were alot of small (1.3-2.3 hrs) and one moderate (16 hour) data gaps throughout the season.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this season. Most data gaps occurred during lower flows. Few data spikes occurred during August and October high flows. These spikes were deleted.
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 issues were noted.
Two - in April and November. 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). The maximum recorded discharge was 1236 cfs on 3/14. The maximum measured discharge was 303 cfs on 4/4.
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). The maximum recorded discharge was 1236 cfs on 3/14. The maximum measured discharge was 303 cfs on 4/4 (25%).
This is a stable site.
The rating is no well developed when considering quality and quantity of measurements. Additional measurements are needed in the middle and upper portions of the rating to better define these areas.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of flows.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time during the monitoring season.
Change in control: A slight erosional shift was observed in the 11/15 measurement.
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. Inspections were made in April, August, and November.
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. Field notes indicate that the bucket was plugged prior to the August inspection. Also there were spikes in the September and October rain data.
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. Last calibrated 11/13/06.

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 2007
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2006

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2006
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2005

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2005
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 2005
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2004

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2004
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 2004
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2003

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2003
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 2003
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2002

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2002
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 2002
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2001

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2001
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 2001
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 2000

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 2000
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 2000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 1999

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 1999
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 1998

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 1998
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 1998
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 48027001

Year End Summary for 1997

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H48027001
Year: 1997
Station Manager: 
Data Manager: 

Prepared By:
HYDPUB

Approved By:
HYDPUB
********************************************************************************

Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 1997
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB