Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2022

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
STATION NUMBER: H54017001
YEAR: 2022
PREPARED BY: Colten VanZee (colten.vanzee@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 2022 - Division 4: The first four months of the year were very cold, with temperatures averaging more than 5^ F lower 1991-2020 normals. Precipitation was near normal during this period. during this time. May was rather wet, but very dry conditions in June, July, and September, left the May-September precipitation season an average of 3.5 inches and 20% drier than normal, with temperatures about 1.6^ F above normal. Several outbreaks of severe convective storms affected the area in May and June, but there were no major rainfall or flash-flooding episodes during the precipitation season. A major storm December 13-17 dropped 4 to 14 inches of snow containing 0.75 to 1.5 inches of water equivalent. Additional snows the following week led to a deep snowpack for the end of December, with 8 to 15 inches on the ground in most areas, ranking between the 80th and 99th percentile for this time of year.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? No
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Estimated ice out on 3/22/22, unable to determine ice due to lack of data.
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/17/22 to 11/1/22
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: The orifice line was out of water on 3/30 and 3/31/22. During this period data was estimated. The gauge was then removed on 7/19/22. Data from the downstream Rabbit River (H54017002) location was used to help estimate daily discharges from 7/19/22 to 11/1/22.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 4
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, the major peaks of the season were missed. Highest measured discharge was collected on 3/22/22 at 1358cfs, highest calculated discharge was 2594 5/31/22 event. Lowest measured discharge at this location was on 7/19/22 when the gauge was removed but it is estimated that this site had zero flow or near zero flow starting on 9/9/22.
Was a new rating developed? No
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Debris and ice likely impacted the channel at the start of the season. Debris impacted the channel again starting in June through the remainder of the record.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Estimated, questionable and poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/22 to 10/1/22
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? No, the rainbucket tracked well throughout the monitoring season except for on July 16th where it experienced a potential blockage and under-reported. This day was removed per the recommendation of the state climate office.

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
STATION NUMBER: H54017001
YEAR: 2021
PREPARED BY: Colten VanZee (colten.vanzee@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 4, 2021: After a generally mild winter with normal to below-normal snowfall, warm and dry conditions dominated the May-through-October liquid precipitation season, leading to widespread Severe and Extreme drought categorizations on the US Drought Monitor. Precipitation from May through October averaged 93% of normal, or about 1.4 inches below normal. May through July, however, was very dry, with an average of just over 5.0 inches of rain falling over the 3-month period (normal would have been over 11 inches). June and July had bouts of extreme heat, which worsened the drought conditions, and May through October averaged nearly 3.5 degrees F above normal and was the warmest on record. Well above-normal precipitation during late summer and autumn removed all drought designations from the area. No significant precipitation events occurred. Mean temperatures fell below freezing in early November, and accumulating snows fell periodically, although the seasonal snow pack had not been established by mid-December.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Estimated ice out on 3/21/21, estimated ice in on 11/19/21
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/2/21 to 11/1/21
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: There were no equipment related factors that impacted data collection during the 2021 monitoring season, the logger tracked very well throughout the open water record.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: There were six total flow measurements taken which include two no flow conditions.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO, all major events were missed in 2021. The highest measured discharge was 55cfs taken on 4/27/21, the highest calculated discharge of 193cfs was noted on 4/9/21. There were two instances in 2021 where no flow was measured (6/9 and 7/21/2021), zero cfs was also calculated during these periods.
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Debris shifts were required throughout the monitoring season.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Estimated and poor

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/21 to 11/1/21
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
STATION NUMBER: H54017001
YEAR: 2020
PREPARED BY: Colten VanZee (colten.vanzee@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 4, 2020: Mild conditions and below-normal snowfall January through into April topped off a moderately snowy early winter, leading to below-normal to near-normal seasonal snowfall totals of 25-55 inches, with a pocket of 60 inches or more in Otter Tail County. The May-September growing season was relatively warm with near-normal precipitation, punctuated by 50-60% precipitation deficits in May, and then the 6th warmest and 12th wettest June through August on record. Heavy rainfall of 2-4 inches covered much of the area August 14, with other slightly lesser and more localized events producing 2-3 inches of rain on June 29 and July 25. Temperatures fell deeply below freezing in early October, but with little precipitation falling, the liquid precipitation season extended to October 15. Snow fell several times beginning mid-October and into early November, with most of the area seeing totals of 10-20 inches by the end of November. Extreme warmth melted much of the snow during early-mid November, and the rest was melted by persistently mild conditions during the remainder of the month. No snow was on the ground as of December 1.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Estimated ice out on 4/1/2020, estimated ice in on 10/17/2020
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/1/2020 to 11/1/2020
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: There were periods of very spikey data throughout the season, likely linked to a faulty bubbler. The bubbler system was found to be holding a high pressure on 9/16/2020 and was replaced on the same day. Data after the bubbler replacement is much smoother.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 4
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO, All major events were missed during the monitoring season. The highest measured discharge was 112cfs on 7/28/20 while the highest calculated discharge of 649cfs was on 7/9/20. The lowest measured discharge of 1.85cfs was collected on 9/16/20 while the lowest calculated discharge of 0.30cfs was seen on 10/10/20.
Was a new rating developed? YES, A new rating was created for 2020 taking into consideration flow measurements from 2019 through 2022. An obvious scour trend was present so it was decided to shift the rating down to better fit the scour trend.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Debris shifts were required for the entire monitoring season.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Estimated and poor.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/16/20 through 10/15/20
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? No, a brief period of data was deleted on July 25th through the 26th. The rainbucket under-reported at this time.

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 54017001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY

STATION NAME: Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
STATION NUMBER: H54017001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY: Andrew Lindlof, Andrew.lindlof@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY:  Division 4, 2019: One of the wettest years on record, with annual surpluses in excess of 7 inches (25%). Cold and stormy conditions from the end of January through April contributed to seasonal snowfall totals of 65 to 90 inches, generally 50 to 100% above 1981-2010 averages. The first four months of the year were 5.5 degrees F below average, with a deficit of 12.2 degrees F in February. The May - September growing season was mild and wet, with notable surpluses in May, July, and especially September. Heavy rains with isolated amounts exceeding 2 inches occurred 10 times during the growing season. Wet and cool conditions prevailed from October onward, and the seasonal snowpack was established during the end of November.

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY: 
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: 4/1/19-11/6/19
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record: 4/1/19-11/1/19
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The orifice line was buried from ice-out to the 6/18/19 inspection causing spikey data for that period. No other equipment related issues impacted data collection for the rest of the year.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. Even though a good distribution of low, mid, and high flow measurements were collected in 2019, a watershed comparison with H54017002 shows several period of high flow (April) and low flow (August) may be over/under shifted due to unknown backwater and beaver activity. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO  
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Moderate and high flow scour occurred during the spring ice-out event and persisted throughout the year. Backwater impact from the Bois de Sioux River impacted higher stages from ice-out through to early June. Lower flow scour gradually built during several spring and summer events and persisted through to the end of the monitoring season. An estimated beaver dam shift was applied in August-October based on the watershed comparison with H54017002. Higher stages scour occurred on the late October event and persisted though to the end of the monitoring season. 
Quality of computed daily discharges: Qualities range from poor to questionable. The majority of poor data are due to an underdeveloped rating curve. The questionable discharges are due to magnitude of the level corrections needed at the beginning of the data season. 

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES   
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/19-11/1/19
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
STATION NUMBER: H54017001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Ryan Whittaker (ryan.whittaker@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY:
Division 4, 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 slightly wet, averaging 2.9 degrees F warmer and one inch (or about 6%) wetter than 1981-2010 averages. Heavy rain events produced 2-3-inch totals in west-central Minnesota on June 11-12, June 17, July 19, and August 20. Cool weather resumed in early October, with snows on the 9th, and the seasonal snow cover beginning during the second week of November.

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out is estimated to be 4/20/18. Ice in is estimated to be on 11/8/18.
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/20/18 - 11/7/18
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: There were two periods between 4/21/18 - 4/24/18 that had spiked level data. This data was removed from the record and the gap was filled using level data from the downstream station H54017002. An equipment issue likely caused periodic spiked readings. Any spikes larger than 0.03ft were removed from the record.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: Seven flow measurements were taken in 2018. The 3/28/18 flow measurement was impacted by ice.
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO. Low and moderate flows were adequately measured during the monitoring season, but no high flow measurements were taken. The highest flow measurement was 119cfs on 6/12/18 and the highest computed discharge was 332cfs on 7/20/18.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO. Tree and beaver dam debris impacted the channel in 2018, so the previous rating was kept and shifts were used to adjust discharges.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: The first four measurements of the year all showed a slight scour, which is likely due to a tree on the downstream left bank being cut up prior to the monitoring season. The current rating likely had incorporated the effect of this tree. A single scour shift was needed up until 8/25/18 when beavers started to impact the channel. Beavers periodically built up a dam and debris shifts were increased each time stage increased without any precipitation. The beaver dam reached its maximum impact at the start of October, then the 10/3/18 and 10/10/18 rain events caused debris removal from the dam. A much smaller beaver dam shift remained in place until the end of the monitoring season.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Poor. All rating points for flows seen in 2018 are coded poor or estimated due to debris impacts at this station.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/18 - 10/14/18
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? YES. There is a complete precipitation record for 2018. The rain bucket compared very well to climatological data and all precipitation data was kept in the record.

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2017

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001 - Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
Year: 2017
Station Manager: KYJARCHO
Data Manager: COVANZEE

Prepared By:
Cory Peterson (copeters)
651-539-2124 (CORY.PETERSON@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Kyle Jarcho (KYLE.JARCHO@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 03/24/2017.
Data collection ended on 10/25/2017.
The ice out date was 03/24/2017.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowfall was limited in the winter of 2016-2017. Most of
the actual snowfall occurred in December and early-January but melted due to warm
temperatures in January. Little snow fell later in the winter, but most melted
around late February due to warm temperatures. A late snow fell after ice out,
but melted within a week.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Using a stage value of 9.63' as out of
bank flows (Taken from the 2016 YES), this river comes out of it's banks once
during 2017. From 6/14/17 to 6/15/17,
Periods of low or no flow: On 6/8/17 this stream was measured at 1.4 CFS. This
stream is at relatively low flows (< 5 CFS) from approx.
the beginning of June
until an event on 6/13/17. Furthermore, from approx. 8/22/17 to an event on
8/30/17 this stream is likely at flows under ~5 CFS.
Significant climatic events: 2017 Climate Summary - West
Central

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201701&div=MN04
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201702&div=MN04
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201703&div=MN04
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201704&div=MN04
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201705&div=MN04
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201706&div=MN04
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201707&div=MN04
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201708&div=MN04
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201709&div=MN04
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201710&div=MN04
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201711&div=MN04
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201712&div=MN04

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=54017001

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 either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season. Stage data was estimated from 7/11/17 to
10/5/17. Gage was fully down from 8/16/17 to 9/20/17, however before this gap
the dataset was not still acceptable, so we estimated back to 7/11/17 inspection.
After 9/20/17 the gage was logging but the dataset was still erroneous until
10/5/17 (At this point the copper line was replaced)
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume. Used
nearby downstream Rabbit River site to estimate.
Other stage data collection factors: Besides the bubbler problems and gage
shutting down for 35.1 days, this site did not experience any other equipment
problems
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 logger stage was
10.19ft. The highest measured stage is 20.81ft from 3/24/2009. Difference of
10.62ft.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover less than 40% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 15% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. Highest measured flow was 141.496 cfs on 10/5/17. That is 27% of the
highest recorded flow of 514.850 cfs which occurred on the peak of the large rain
event on 6/15/17.
This is not a stable site.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.
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: Debris and scour shifts were required for the 2017 season. A
beaver dam downstream of the gage influences stages during June and September. It
is also assumed that a large rain event on 6/15 scoured out the channel and
removed debris from the channel and beaver dam.
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. June, September, August and October were
all rejected as they didn't compare well with other precipitation datasets.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.

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

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2017
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2016

Prepared By:
Paul Thaemert (pathaeme)
218-846-8482 (paul.thaemert@state.mn.us)

Approved By:
Fred Bowen (frbowen)
651-539-2102 (FRED.BOWEN@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/11/2016.
Snowmelt conditions: Snow melt was fast but almost non-existent this year.
Little snow pack and snow accumulation was low for the year.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: On 7/12/16 at a stage of 9.63ft.
Periods of low or no flow: On 7/21/16 at a stage of 4.53ft lowest point of the
year.
Significant climatic events: 2016 Climate Summary - West
Central

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201601&div=MN04
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201602&div=MN04
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201603&div=MN04
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201604&div=MN04
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201605&div=MN04
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201606&div=MN04
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201607&div=MN04
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201608&div=MN04
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201609&div=MN04
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201610&div=MN04
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201611&div=MN04
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201612&div=MN04

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

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. There is a complete record, but it is not
accurate. Most of the season is considered poor.
The overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station. The rainbucket at nearby H54017002 - Rabbit River near Campbell, US-75
does not function properly, so it cannot be used to compare with this site. When
looking at nearby rain buckets in Breckenridge and Wheaton the rainfall totals do
not compare well.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were 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 gage has
not been calibrated since installation in late 2009.

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

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2015

Prepared By:
Paul Thaemert (pathaeme)
218-846-8482 (paul.thaemert@state.mn.us)

Approved By:
Joshua Prososki (joprosos)
218-846-8481 (JOSHUA.PROSOSKI@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/28/2015. There were no inspections in 2015 prior to
4/23/15. The ice-out date was estimated based on daily average air temperatures,
review of the hydrograph, and comparison to nearby sites.
Snowmelt conditions: Snowmelt occured on 3/8/15 during a period of above
freezing temperatures reducing the snowpack from 6 inches to 0 inches by the next
day. Minor snowfall occured on 3/23/15 resulting in 3 inches of snowpack.
Snowmelt occured from 3/26/15-3/29/15, reducing the snowpack to 0 inches. The
3/8/15 snowmelt resulted in an approx. 2 foot gradual rise to the hydrograph
while the 3/23/15 snowmelt was insignificant.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: The was out of its banks during the
5/18/15 and 5/29/16-5/30/16 peaks. The 4/16/12 inspection notes bankfull
conditions at 9.48ft.
Periods of low or no flow: Periods of low existed from the ice-out date in late
March through the first peak in mid-May, and from mid-August through to the
ice-in date in mid-November. Zero flows were seen from mid-November to
late-October. Minor period of flow below 10cfs existed in the spring late May,
mid-June, and late July.
Significant climatic events: 2015 Climate Summary - West
Central

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201501&div=MN04
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201502&div=MN04
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201503&div=MN04
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201504&div=MN04
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201505&div=MN04
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201506&div=MN04
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201507&div=MN04
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201508&div=MN04
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201509&div=MN04
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201510&div=MN04
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201511&div=MN04
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201512&div=MN04

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conditions and the resulting impact on water
resources.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hydroclim/index.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. The 2015 dataset is complete and mostly coded good.
Other stage data collection factors: Data from 3/28/15-4/23/15 is coded
questionable because of uncertainty from the H58017002 pasted reference trace
data and from no inspections existing during that period. Data from
4/23/15-5/27/15 is coded poor due to logger drift from a burried orifice line.
Significant beaver dam build-ups and blow-outs occured throughout the year.
7 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest recorded stage for 2015
was 10.67ft on 5/30/15 and the highest flow measurement used for rating
development was 20.805ft on 3/24/09.
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 measured flow was 100cfs on 7/1/15 which is ~18% of the
max seasonal/annual computed discharge of 558 cfs on 5/30/15.
This is not a stable site.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. 2015 flows either fall within poorly
developed or extrapolated/over-extrapolated sections of the rating. The rating is
not supported by any measurements below 4.50ft due to significant beaver dam
impact on lower stage measurements.
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 beaver dam was in place at the ice-out date in late April
and was gradually reduced with a serise of blow-outs throughout the month of May.
Beaver dam impact resumed and continued to increase from early July through to
the ice-in date in mid-November.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. Had to apply some stage record based and
measurement-to-measurement beaver dam shifts. Used comparison with DS site
H54017002 for support.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater. Shifts applied to account for a changing control
reduce the total unshifted seasonal flow volume by ~71%. Annual discharge without
shifts is 1,668,202cfs and annual discharge with shifts is 489,246 cfs.

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. There is no impact on rain bucket data from the
surrounding trees.

The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.

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

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 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 54017001

Year End Summary for 2014

Prepared By:
Andrew Lindlof (anlindlo)
651-539-2131 (ANDREW.LINDLOF@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-539-2107 (DANIEL.HENELY@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/18/2014. Estimated ice-out date based on inspections,
climetology, and stage data. Estimated ice-out occurs after an inspection noting
clear control. Climate and stage data show max air temps well above freezing and
a stable hydrograph for weeks before a cold snap on 4/14/14-4/18/14. The stage
data in the 4/14/14-4/18/14 period shows an ice affected orifice line. Place
ice-out data after the last cold snap period. Climate data shows temperatures
well above freezing following the cold snap.
Snowmelt conditions: As max and min daily air temperatures rise above freezing
on 4/6/14, the stage starts to rise with minor precipitation events. The snowmelt
stage peak occurs around 4/8/14 and levels off around 4/14/14 before a minor cold
snap starting on 4/14/14 that lasts until the official ice out date of 4/18/14.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Using the 2009 cross section, and out
of bank comments in previous data; the stream appears to be out of banks during
the following periods: 4/28/14-4/30/14, 6/1/14-6/3/14, 6/15/14-6/17/14, and
6/19/14-6/21/14.
Periods of low or no flow: Since flows are not cumputed for this year due to the
site being a flood gage, it appears that based on comparing the site to
climetology data, existing measurements, and previous low flow stages, from
mid-July through to ice-in low flow conditions could have been experienced at the
site.
Significant climatic events: 2014 Climate Summary - West
Central

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201401&div=MN04
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201402&div=MN04
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201403&div=MN04
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201404&div=MN04
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201405&div=MN04
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201406&div=MN04
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201407&div=MN04
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201408&div=MN04
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201409&div=MN04
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201410&div=MN04
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201411&div=MN04
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201412&div=MN04

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

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks. No, this is a flood gage site and measurements
are taken 1-2 time per year.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: There are no equipment problems or other
factors listed in the 2 site visits this year that would affect stage collection.

2 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. This is a flood
gage site and measurements are taken 1-2 times per year.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The max recorded stage was 13.607ft on
4/29/14, while the highest measurement used for rating development was 20.805ft
on 3/24/09.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions. No, this is a flood gage site
and measurements are taken 1-2 times a year.
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). 2 flow measurements
were taken on 4/9/14 (6.93ft, 245cfs) and 10/14/14 (5.9ft, 5.49cfs). The highest
recorded stage was 13.607ft on 4/29/14. 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 doe 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 frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season. Unable to determine since only 2 flow measurements were done
this year due to this site being a flood warning gage.The October flow
measurement, however, is suspected to be affected by a beaver dam.

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 overall precip total for the year does not compare well to an adjacent
station.
Less than 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. The inspection on 10/14/14 notes a blocked rain
bucket. Data was deleted from 6/20/14 through to the end of the year form the
point when the rain bucket stops tracking with climetology data and nearby sites.

There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.

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

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
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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 54017001

Year End Summary for 2013

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

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-539-2101 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 04/24/2013.
Snowmelt conditions: A significant winter storm dropped over 18 inches of snow
on portions of west central Minnesota on February 9-11. February precipitation
totals topped the historical average by over one inch in west central and north
central Minnesota counties. A moderate rise in temperatures during Spring thaw
allowed for a steady melt. April precipitation totals were well above historical
averages in the eastern one-half of Minnesota.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: The river flowed out of its banks twice
during 2013. The first was created by the Spring thaw from 4/20/13 to 4/27/13.
The next was from a significant rain event that rose the stage from 6/20/13 to
6/25/13.
Periods of low or no flow: Mid-July through end of year was all low flows except
a mid-October rain event. September flows dropped below 5 cfs.
Significant climatic events: 2013 Climate Summary - West
Central

Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 12.1 1.2 0.56 -0.24
February 12.2 -4 1.67 0.93
March 18.2 -10.1 1.55 0.04
April 32.8 -11.2 2.22 -0.11
May 54.9 -2.2 3.63 0.79
June 65.9 -0.6 5.58 1.59
July 71.1 -0.2 2.78 -0.75
August 70 0.9 1.27 -1.85
September 63.5 4.1 3.15 0.15
October 45.5 -0.3 3.92 1.56
November 29 -1 0.12 -1.11
December 7.2 -8.2 0.97 0.22

A
significant winter storm dropped over 18 inches of snow on portions of west
central Minnesota on February 9-11. February precipitation totals topped the
historical average by over one inch in west central and north central Minnesota
counties. February precipitation totals set new all-time high records in
communities such as Breckenridge, Benson, and Rothsay. April precipitation
totals were well above historical averages in the eastern one-half of Minnesota.
June rainfall totals were well above historical averages in most Minnesota
counties. Of particular note was an eight inch-plus rainfall reported in
northwest Wilkin County on June 25-26. Above-average rainfall totals for
September were reported in a handful of northwest and west central Minnesota
counties.

[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. After the Spring thaw the orifice line was
dislodged from debris creating questionable data from the first DNR inspection on
4/25/13 up to the next DNR inspection point where it could be reset on 6/7/13.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season. Questionable data from dislodged
orifice line occured on the desending limb of the Spring thaw. A point where
moderate to high flows were recorded.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Multiple inspection points from partner agencies allowed to correct the
questionable stage. Logger was still tracking conditions.
Other stage data collection factors: No other factors occured after orifice line
was reset.
8 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. Two measurements
one on 4/23/13 and another on 4/26/13 was conducted by the WSN
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. Site visit gaps reached 6
weeks.
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.
Flow measurements were taken with a maximum frequency of 7 weeks, up to or above
moderate flow levels (50% of maximum seasonal discharge). Captured spring peak.
This is not a stable site. Heavy beaver activity affecting site from downstream
US75 crossing.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. Large variations due to beaver activity
and limited clear control measurements.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: High flow spring measurements appeared unaffected by the
beaver dam (or had destroyed it already) but as flows dropped the impacts of the
beaver dam came back and besides a brief period following another large rain
event on 6/21/13 the beaver dam was heavily impacting flows. Especially Sept
through 12/1/13 ice in which saw shifts of -1.5-2 ft.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. Very variable beaver dam with multiple blowouts so
cannot be certain of anything.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater. Despite beaver dam affecting low flows primarily, the
low flows were most of the year besides a couple brief events. Even those peaks
are unknown because peak measurements in summer rain events not measured.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season. Two events exceeded the rain buckets intensity tollerance of 1in/hr
resulting in questionable data. Collected 82% compared to nearby climate station.

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

Water Quality Data Summary
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Please see the MPCA Environmental Data Access system for Water Quality results.
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/customPHP/eda/stationInfo.php?ORG=MNPCA&wdip=2&ID=S002-002
IWI water quality samples collected.

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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 54017001

Year End Summary for 2012

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

Approved By:
Andrea Bergman (anbergma)
651-539-2101 (ANDREA.BERGMAN@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/12/2012.
Snowmelt conditions: The first half of 2012 saw temperatures that were up to
thirteen degrees warmer than normal. On February 26, much of the northern
one-half of Minnesota received four to eight inches of snow. Days later, a
large, moisture-laden storm swept through the area from February 28 through March
1. The storm dropped between one and two inches of welcome precipitation over a
large portion of Minnesota.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Reports of bankfull during
precipitation events, but no reports of out of banks.
Periods of low or no flow: Low flows most of year besides various rainfall
events. Flows reached near zero cfs. Flows less than 1 cfs for end of season
October as well as less than 0.1 cfs for July.
Significant climatic events: 2012 Climate Summary - West
Central

Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 20.4 8.9 0.4 -0.41
February 22.9 6.1 1.04 0.29
March 41.8 13.2 0.97 -0.57
April 47.4 3.3 3.52 1.45
May 60.1 3 4.23 1.39
June 68.7 2.3 3.03 -0.95
July 76.3 5 2.09 -1.44
August 67.8 -1.3 2.21 -0.91
September 59.2 -0.3 0.22 -2.78
October 44.1 -1.8 1.62 -0.7
November 32.1 2.1 0.36 -0.87
December 16.4 1 1.11 0.4

The
first half of 2012 saw temperatures that were up to thirteen degrees warmer than
normal in West Central Minnesota. The second half of the monitoring season saw
temperatures that were mostly in line with historical averages with the exception
of July being, on average, five degrees warmer than normal. Precipitation was
close to historical averages for most of the year with the exception of April and
September falling 1.45 inches above and 2.78 inches below the historical
averages, respectively. On February 26, much of the northern one-half of
Minnesota received four to eight inches of snow. Days later, a large,
moisture-laden storm swept through the area from February 28 through March 1. The
rain changed to snow during the early-morning hours of February 29. An unusually
strong mid-April low pressure system brought a combination of severe weather,
heavy rain, and heavy snow to Minnesota on April 15-16. The storm dropped between
one and two inches of welcome precipitation over a large portion of Minnesota.
Reports of eight or more inches of moisture-laden snow were common in the area.
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 of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: IWI inspections taken at different tapedown
location so not used in stage corrections.
6 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. On 7/19/12 a zero
to slightly negative flow was recored due to a possible beaver dam backup with
moderate winds from downstream.
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. Gap in visits reaching 6
weeks, and due to varying beaver dam impacts unable to accurately reflect
seasonal variations.
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge). Visits within
interval, with peak measured flow being 22 cfs on 4/25/12 compared to peak
computed flow of 446 cfs on 4/16/12 (5%)
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.
Gap in visits ~6 weeks. Constantly changing beaver dams with very few observable
changes. Beaver dam known to be at US75 crossing with additional activity likely
in between crossings. (ACOE site at US75)
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.
Change in control: Beaver dam downstream near US75 affecting stage at site at
various levels throughout the year. Used flow measurements and stage data
rises/falls to estimate beaver dam impacts.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. Beaver dam rarely stable and unsure of its effect
on high flows due to extreme lack of high flow measurements.
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season. One event on 8/3/12 exceeded the tollerance of the buckets collection
capabilities of 1in/hr. by gathering 1.03in/hr., but bucket tracked well all
season collecting 92% of total precipitation gathered by a nearby climatology
station.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were 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 2012
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2011

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/19/2011.
Snowmelt conditions: Two large rainevents on top of a rapid snowmelts produced
major flooding and only left a couple of inches of snow by early April.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: The stream was out of its banks during
spring snowmelt from approximately 4/3-4/8.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows less than 25cfs were seen from 9/7-11/14.
Significant climatic events: West Central Minnesota

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Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January 5.2 -4.7 1.29 0.41
February 12.5 -4.2 1.39 0.68
March 21.3 -7.4 1.36 -0.23
April 42.4 -1.7 1.61 -0.46
May 54.2 -3.6 4.43 1.62
June 65.3 -1.7 3.80 -0.16
July 75.3 3.5 6.98 3.55
August 69.8 0.2 2.32 -0.70
September 59.2 -0.3 0.57 -1.67
October 51.2 4.4 1.00 -1.03
November 33.6 4.0 0.16 -1.17
December 24.7 9.4 0.15 -0.46

The
first half of 2011 saw temperatures that were two to seven and a half degrees
cooler than normal in West Central Minnesota. July and October were the only
months notably above average with 3.5 to 4.4 degrees above average temperatures.
Precipitation was variable throughout the year with July being notable for over
3.5 inches of precipitation above average and three months of below average
precipitation starting in August. Starting off the year, snow depths in the
region were above 20 inches and snow water equivalencies were between 4 and 6
inches of water with the wettest snow pack in a swath through the center of the
region. 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 over ten inches of snow. In many locations, storm snowfall
totals broke daily records for the month. Some of the heaviest amounts included
20 inches in Madison (Lac Qui Parle County), and 16 inches in Montevideo. The
storm's snowfall contained a high amount of water content, worsening the
potential for spring flooding. Liquid precipitation totals of one to two inches
were reported in many communities. A large and intense early-spring storm on
March 22-23 brought up to 10 inches of snow to parts of the region. During the
month of April the west central region was the only area below average in
precipitation which helped avert even more severe flooding than occurred with
considerable high snow water equivalency levels running off the landscape. By
April 4th 2 inches or less of water was left in the remaining snow pack.
Significant flooding was reported across Minnesota during much of the month of
April. River levels reached major flood stage along the Red River as well as many
parts of the Minnesota River. In some locations, peak river crests were among the
highest ever recorded. 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.

[source: State
Climatology Office ?DNR Waters]

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 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. Data was not deleted since precipitation during
partial plug tracked well with climatology.
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. Last calibration
was done in 2006.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
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Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2010

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/08/2011.
Snowmelt conditions: March had above average temperatures causing a rapid
snowmelt. The hydrograph shows an extremely large peak for snowmelt due to
having some of the highest recorded snow depths to date and the quick melt.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: It was never noted as being out of its
banks but in 2009 it was noted out of its banks at a stage of 11.3. There are
two flow measurements at a stage high than 11.3. Both occured during snowmelt, on
3/17 and 3/21.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows less than 10cfs occured in mid April due to
little to no precipitation in March and April. Most of July had low flows due to
having lower than average rainfall totals. The end of August also showed low
flows due to a 15 day dry spell.
Significant climatic events: West Central Minnesota

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Dept. Dept.
Avg. from Avg. from
Temp. Norm. Prec. Norm.
January
8.7 -.5 1.06 .15
February 11.1 -5.2 1.06 .37
March 34.1
5.6 1.32 -.26
April 51.3 7.2 1.41 -.59
May 56.8 -1.0 2.19 -.60
June 66.3
-.6 4.04 .12
July 71.9 .4 3.49 .07
August 72.1
2.7 5.86 2.83
September 57.0 -2.5 6.25 4.02
October 50.2
3.4 1.95 -.08
November 31.1 1.4 .57 -.75
December 11.5 -3.8 1.99 1.38

2010
started out cold with the first two months of the year being below average.
February was five degrees below average. A potent Alberta Clipper dumped several
inches in the area on January 6th and 7th and while precipitation was slightly
above average for those first two months, the next three months would be below
normal levels. Still with some counties in west central Minnesota reporting 18 or
more inches of snow on the ground by February, in comparison with historical snow
depths for the date, current snow depths rank above the 95th percentile. The
water content of the snow pack was modeled to be between four and five inches.
Soil frost depths under sod range measured from three to twelve inches due to the
heavy blanket of snow cover impeding frost penetration in spite of cold December,
January, and February temperatures. March and April showed a complete reversal
with much higher than average temperatures and below average precipitation
leaving all ground in Minnesota void of snow cover by April 1st and most of
Minnesota without soil frost. June through September were above average months
for precipitation and September was the wettest month having averages more than
four inches above normal. September's heavy rainfall totals were primarily the
result of an extraordinary rainfall event that occurred on September 22 and 23.
The heavy rain, falling on soils already sodden from an above average summer, led
to numerous reports of major rural and urban flooding. August and October were
both warm months being around three degrees above average and November was
several degrees higher than average as well with very little precipitation.
Ice-in around the state occurred in early December.

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. Last calibration
done in 2006.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2009

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001 - Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
Year: 2009
Station Manager: DAPLOVNI
Data Manager: CAROBERT

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

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

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/16/2009.
Snowmelt conditions: March showed lower than temperatures than normal causing a
gradual snowmelt.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: River was noted out of banks during
snow melt from 3/18-3/28. It was noted out of its left bank on 4/13 from .5
rainevent.
Periods of low or no flow: Flows less than 5cfs were seen from 7/30 - 9/24.
Significant climatic events: January precipitation totals were below average
across much of central Minnesota. It was the coldest January since 1994. Thawing
temperatures were not observed until the 31st, a fairly rare
occurrence.
February precipitation totals were near, to somewhat above,
historical averages across Minnesota. Monthly mean temperatures for February 2009
were close to historical averages across Minnesota, but it was the coldest
meteorological winter since 2000-2001. March was an extraordinarily wet month
across much of Minnesota. Large areas of central Minnesota received three to five
inches of precipitation for the month, in many cases tripling the historical
monthly average. Three major winter storms impacted central MN during the month
of March. Heavy snow, high winds, and bitter cold temperatures affected the area
on March 10 and 11. During a four-day period from March 22 to March 25, a
slow-moving, moisture-ladened storm dropped unprecedented, and devastating,
amounts of rain, ice, and snow across much of the state. Monthly mean
temperatures for March 2009 were near to slightly below historical averages
across Minnesota. Cold temperatures during the first half of the month were
offset by very warm weather in the third week of March. Dry April weather and a
relatively slow melt pattern somewhat mitigated potential flooding in central MN.
Monthly mean temperatures for May and June 2009 were below historical averages
in most of central MN. The first half of June was very cool, with many days
falling short of average by ten or more degrees. With a few exceptions, July was
a dry month across nearly all of Minnesota. Seasonally cool July temperatures
prolonged a trend that began in May. August rainfall totals were near, or above,
all-time records for the month in many central MN locations. Monthly mean
temperatures for August 2009 were cool, averaging two to four degrees below the
historical average. As was the case throughout the summer, cooler-than-normal
temperatures reduced evaporation and transpiration rates, and partially
counterbalanced precipitation deficits from June and July. September 2009
rainfall was very light across much of the region, falling short of historical
averages by one to three inches. The U. S. Drought Monitor, released on October
1, placed areas of central Minnesota in the Severe and Extreme categories. The
drought designations are the result of two spells of dry weather, one during this
year's growing season, and one longer-term. The shorter-term dryness began in
April 2009 and persisted through September over nearly all of Minnesota. April
through September precipitation totals in many locations fell short of the
historical average by more than four inches. The longer-term dry spell commenced
in mid-June 2008 and most profoundly affects east central Minnesota. In this
area, 16-month precipitation deficits of ten or more inches have led to a
significant impact on hydrology. In contrast, October 2009 precipitation was
very heavy across most of Minnesota, ranking among the wettest Octobers ever.
October 2009 was among the coldest Octobers of the modern record, averaging four
to seven degrees below historical averages across Minnesota. This improved the
region? drought situation. November 2009 precipitation was quite light across
most of the region. Ice in occurred in late November or early December through
most of the state.

[Source: State Climatology Office - DNR Waters]

Flow Data Summary
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Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency of 8 weeks or less.
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.
Incorrect or missing stage values were accurately adjusted or estimated using a
technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.
Other stage data collection factors: Orifice line was partially plugged from ice
out to 5/13/09 when it was cleaned out. Large datum corrections were needed
during the time it was plugged.
8 open water flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Some recorded stage values were above the rating by a value greater than 1 foot,
or less than 1 foot with a change in channel control. The top end of the rating
had to be extended to include the high flow measurements from the spring
snowmelt.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge.
The rating is not well developed when considering quality and quantity of
measurements. Rating quality poor on low due to large scatter of
measurements
and possible backwater effects.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of flows. The
rating has more than five measurements however there is a large gap in the middle
of the rating from stages 7.5-18.5ft.
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: Depositional shift affecting 7/28, 9/1 and 10/14 msmts.
Backwater effects noted on 9/1/09 msmt but probably affecting all three
measurements. Scour shift added for 5-13 and 6-23 measurements. Depositional
shift to 4/13 msmt needed due to possible debris DS and backwater affects from
downstream flooding conditions. Stream was out of the left bank.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season. There are multiple spikes and gaps in data.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were 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 2009
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Fair Archived Daily Value (PQC=31)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2008

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001 - Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
Year: 2008
Station Manager: DAPLOVNI
Data Manager: CAROBERT

Prepared By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-259-5712 (DANIEL.HENELY@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-259-5712 (DANIEL.HENELY@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/27/2008. Based off logger pattern trend of rise in stage
without a rain event and spotty-ness of data clearing up. Temperatures for this
day have high's into the High 30's and Low 40's that week. DDH
Snowmelt conditions: Statewide saw some milder conditions and not as abrupt
melting event but at this site rose .8-1.0 ft within 2 days of ice in date and
then subsequent rain events causing spikes in stage in April.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year. Very incised channel,
highest stage logger recorded this year was 13.1 ft on 6/7/08. There is a shelf
at around 11-12ft on the cross section which rarely gets topped but the channel
banks itself are up in the 16-18 ft range.
Periods of low or no flow: Between 7/1 and 9/25 there was a period of backwater
that resulted in extreme low flows, unmeasurable most of the time.
Significant climatic events: Between 7/1/08 and 9/25/08 there was a significant
backwater effect, it was referenced with Bois de Sioux site just downstream and
none was evident from that comparison. So verdict is that there is a backwater
effect during those months that brought the flows to zero. The long rain event
from May 31 and June 6 that totaled ~3.7 inches of rain.

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. Very small gaps in logger data that was linearly interpolated.
Other stage data collection factors: Primary issue with this year's data was
some backwater during the year between July and September. No equipment problems.
6 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. 6 measurements were
entered into hydstra, 1 of which was a zero flow measurement during the backwater
period.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. Well within the rating
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 measured flow was 303 cfs on 4/10/08 and highest estimated
was 1230 cfs. (25%)
Flow measurements cover less than 40% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge. Highest measured flow was 303 cfs on 4/10/08 and highest estimated
was 1230 cfs. (25%)
Flow measurements cover up to or above 15% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. Highest measured flow was 303 cfs on 4/10/08 and highest estimated
was 1230 cfs. (25%)
This is not a stable site. Channel is muddy and reach is often subject to
backwater.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of
measurements. Extreme high end well developed and many low flow measurements
with a few in the mid-range. If anything, could use more middle to upper-mid
range flows.
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season. There was an initial scouring of the control in
the spring and then the backwater altering the control duing the late-summer.
Change in control: Scour shift from spring melt event, that was ended in May.
Then only other shift was the negative shift for backwater that was in effect
from 7/1/08 and 10/15/08.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. 2/1/2006 was last
calibration.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
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Flow = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2007

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001 - Rabbit River at Campbell, CR4
Year: 2007
Station Manager: LIPEARSO
Data Manager: DAHENELY

Prepared By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-259-5712 (DANIEL.HENELY@DNR.STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Daniel Henely (dahenely)
651-259-5712 (DANIEL.HENELY@DNR.STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/24/2007. Based on temperature data and pattern in
continuous stage data.
Snowmelt conditions: Very abrupt in late march, with several spikes due to
spring meltoff and rain events.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: Beginning in 8/02/07 and lasting until the end of the
year, zero flow was observed. Was thought to be backwater but stage elevations
were compared using upstream and downstream sites and it was decided no backwater
for this period. Based off this year's observations, the Point of zero flow set
to the highest stage observed with zero flow (4.40 ft gage ht)
Significant climatic events: A drought condition for most of the summer
contributed to lower stages and in this site's case, a zero flow situation.

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. Cleaned out bucket on 7/3/07, no evidence in 15 minute data
however.
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. 2006

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 54017001

Year End Summary for 2006

Prepared By:
Lisa Pearson (lipearso)
LISA.PEARSON@STATE.MN.US

Approved By:
Andy Erickson (anericks)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
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Data is collected year round at this site.
The ice out date was 03/26/2006. determined by hydrograph of continuous data and temperature data.
Snowmelt conditions: NA
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.
Periods of low or no flow: from 7-8 to end of season there was pretty much no flow. Debris backwatered the stream and no visible flow was observed 7-18, 8-16 and 10-18. Measurement on 9-29 recorded a flow of 26 cfs.
Significant climatic events: This is a part of Dr. Mark Seeley? (the University of Minnesota) prepared annual climate synopsis for 2006.
Drought left its mark on Minnesota during 2006 and much of the state remains in its grasp, as central and northern counties are still marked as Severe to Extreme Drought by the USDA and National Weather Service. Lake levels are very low, including Lake Superior, river flows are low, and stored soil moisture in many areas is the lowest since the drought of 1988 in some areas.

Flow Data Summary
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Stage tracked correctly during the entire monitoring season.
Other stage data collection factors: NA
7 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.
Recorded stage values were less than 1 foot above the rating and/or did not encounter a change in control.
Flow measurements were taken with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.
Flow measurements cover a wide range of flows, up to at least 80% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual discharge.
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of measurements.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time during the monitoring season. debris or possible beaver dam developed around 7-10 and affected most of the rest of the season.
Change in control: continuous data around 7-10 begins to rise with no precipitation event. Possible beaver dam or debris building up causing an artificial rise in the stage.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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No precipitation data was not collected at this site for the season.

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 2006
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Flow = Good Archived Daily Value (QQC=30)
Precip = NA (PQC=0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2005

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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 54017001

Year End Summary for 2004

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2003

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2003

QC=32, no measurements made this season - EnteredBy - LIPEARSO

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2002

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2002

QC=32, Good highflow measurements made at the site this year
QC=32 - EnteredBy - CARUNDBE

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2001

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2001

QC=32, site measured rarely
Ice Out determined by...
RAbbit ICE OUT
Apr  4, 2001   .06    39    32
Apr  5, 2001     0    40    33
Apr  6, 2001  1.43    44    28
Apr  7, 2001   .08    41    31
Apr  8, 2001     0    46    31
Apr  9, 2001     0    45    33
Apr 10, 2001   .02    53    33
Apr 11, 2001  1.52    42    37
Apr 12, 2001     0    48    33
Apr 13, 2001     0    55    32
Apr 14, 2001     0    62    32
Apr 15, 2001     0    66    29
Apr 16, 2001     0    36    21
QC=32 - EnteredBy - CARUNDBE

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2000

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 2000

QC=32, Site measured rarely
QC=32 - EnteredBy - CARUNDBE

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 1999

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 1999

QC=32, Site measured rarely
QC=32 - EnteredBy - CARUNDBE

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 1998

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H54017001
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
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Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 1998

QC=32, Site established and measured rarely
QC=32 - EnteredBy - CARUNDBE

Year End Summary for 54017001

Year End Summary for 1951

USGS daily discharge values imported for site number 051000, no USGS quality code came with data, chose 32.
QC=32 - EnteredBy - CARUNDBE