Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
STATION NUMBER: H71035001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY: Ryan Whittaker (ryan.whittaker@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 
Division 1, 2019: Cold and stormy conditions from the end of January through April contributed to seasonal snowfall totals of 55 to 85 inches, 60-100% above 1981-2010 averages. The first four months of the year were 6 degrees F below average, with a deficit of 11.7 degrees in February. The May - September growing season was slightly cooler than average, and began dry but ended wet, with 30% deficits in May and June giving way to 45% surpluses from July through September. Heavy and excessive rain fell on September 20-21 with 2-4 inches in most areas and isolated totals approaching six inches. Cool and wet conditions continued into October, with a heavy precipitation event and early blizzard on the 10th-12th, although the seasonal snowpack was not established until the middle to end of November. 

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY: 
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: 4/6/19 - 11/5/19
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/6/19 - 10/31/19
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The gage is visited minimally during the year, usually in the spring and fall to check the gage and take a flow measurement. The gage may have also been visited during high flow events.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 2
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, this is a flood warning gage and stream flow measurements are limited. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed?  NO. Rating 3 was created starting at the 2016 data season, but 2015-2019 measurements were used for rating development.  
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Due to the limited visits, the timing of the control changes cannot be determined.
Quality of computed daily discharges: The minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES 
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 6/1/19 - 10/11/19
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? YES. The precipitation record is complete and all data during the liquid precipitation period was accepted.
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
STATION NUMBER: H71035001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Ryan Whittaker (ryan.whittaker@state.mn.us) 

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 
Division 1, 2018: A long and late winter produced frozen precipitation and cold conditions well into April, with area snow cover persisting until the final week of the month. The May - September growing season was warm and very dry, averaging two degrees warmer and 4 inches (or about 25%) drier than 1981-2010 averages. Heavy rain events produced 2-3-inch totals in northwestern Minnesota on June 9 & 17 and September 15. Cool weather resumed in early October, with snows on the 9th, and the seasonal snow cover beginning during early November. 

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY: 
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: 4/19/18 - 11/7/18
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/19/18 - 10/31/18
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The gage is visited minimally during the year, usually in the spring and fall to check the gage and take a flow measurement. The gage may have also been visited during high flow events. Some erroneous radar readings were removed from the record on 5/23/18 - 5/24/18. A low battery also caused some data gaps in October. Data gaps were left in the record since this is a limited flood warning gage.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 0
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, this is a flood warning gage and stream flow measurements are limited. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO. Rating 3 was created starting at the 2016 data season, but 2015-2019 measurements were used for rating development.   
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Due to the limited visits, the timing of the control changes cannot be determined.
Quality of computed daily discharges: The minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES  
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/18 - 10/9/18
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? YES. The precipitation record is complete and all data during the liquid precipitation period was accepted.
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2017

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
STATION NUMBER: H71035001
YEAR: 2017
PREPARED BY: Ryan Whittaker (ryan.whittaker@state.mn.us) 

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 
2017 Climate Summary - Northwest

January		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201701&div=MN01
February	                http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201702&div=MN01
March		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201703&div=MN01
April		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201704&div=MN01
May		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201705&div=MN01
June		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201706&div=MN01
July		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201707&div=MN01
August		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201708&div=MN01
September	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201709&div=MN01
October		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201710&div=MN01
November	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201711&div=MN01
December	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201712&div=MN01

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=71035001

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

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY: 
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: 3/30/17 - 11/5/17
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/30/17 - 10/31/17
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The gage is visited minimally during the year, usually in the spring and fall to check the gage and take a flow measurement. The gage may have also been visited during high flow events.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 0
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, this is a flood warning gage and stream flow measurements are limited. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO. Rating 3 was created starting at the 2016 data season, but 2015-2019 measurements were used for rating development. 
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Due to the limited visits, the timing of the control changes cannot be determined.
Quality of computed daily discharges: The minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES  
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/28/17 - 10/26/17
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? No, all 2017 precipitation data was removed from the record due to underreporting. The rain bucket was swapped out on 4/19/17, but a wiring connection was likely loose, so tips were not correctly recorded. The wiring issue wasn't fixed until 10/18/17, so no 2017 precipitation data was accepted.
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2016

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
STATION NUMBER: H71035001
YEAR: 2016
PREPARED BY: Ryan Whittaker (ryan.whittaker@state.mn.us) 

CLIMATE SUMMARY: 
2016 Climate Summary - Northwest
January		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201601&div=MN01
February	                http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201602&div=MN01
March		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201603&div=MN01
April		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201604&div=MN01
May		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201605&div=MN01
June		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201606&div=MN01
July		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201607&div=MN01
August		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201608&div=MN01
September	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201609&div=MN01
October		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201610&div=MN01
November	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201611&div=MN01
December	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201612&div=MN01

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=71035001

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

GAGE OPERATION SUMMARY: 
Is this site monitored year round? NO 
Open water dates- estimated Ice out and Ice in: 3/14/16 - 11/19/16
Open water sites ONLY: Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/14/16 - 10/31/16
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The gage is visited minimally during the year, usually in the spring and fall to check the gage and take a flow measurement. The gage may have also been visited during high flow events.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 1
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? No, this is a flood warning gage and stream flow measurements are limited. 

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? YES. Rating 3 was created starting at the 2016 data season due to scour at low and mid-stages. Measurements from 2015-2019 were used to develop the rating. 
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Due to the limited visits, the timing of the control changes cannot be determined.
Quality of computed daily discharges: The minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES  
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/15/16 - 11/17/16
Was there a complete and acceptable precip. record for this period? YES. All data was accepted during the precipitation monitoring season.
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2015

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
Year: 2015
Station Manager: JOPROSOS
Data Manager: PATHAEME

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

Approved By:
Ben Kiefer (bekiefer)
507-537-6605 (BEN.KIEFER@STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/29/2015.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Snowmelt was slow and almost non-existent this year. Little
snowpack and snow accumulation up to two feet for the year. 
Periods the stream was out of its banks:  The river was slightly out of bank from
at least 5/19/15 through 5/21/15 as a site visit on 5/19/15 mentions it. It's
difficult to tell if the river was experiencing minor flooding around 6/10/15 due
to a lack of inspections at this site over the entire period of record.
Periods of low or no flow:  Low flows below 30cfs occurred from late September
through late October.
Significant climatic events:  2015 Climate Summary -
Northwest

January		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201501&div=MN01
February	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201502&div=MN01
March		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201503&div=MN01
April		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201504&div=MN01
May		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201505&div=MN01
June		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201506&div=MN01
July		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201507&div=MN01
August		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201508&div=MN01
September	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201509&div=MN01
October		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201510&div=MN01
November	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201511&div=MN01
December	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201512&div=MN01

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=71035001

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

The Hydrologic
Conditions Report is prepared monthly by the DNR Division of Ecological and Water
Resources and provides general information concerning the various water resources
across Minnesota. The report places current values of precipitation, stream
flows, lake levels and ground water levels in historical
context.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/current_conditions/hydro_conditions.html


Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site visits to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at
a frequency of 8 weeks or less.  
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.  
Other stage data collection factors:  No equipment problems were noted this 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.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a maximum frequency of 4-5 weeks or
with a frequency that accurately reflects seasonal conditions.  
Flow measurements cover a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge.  The highest measured flow was 1396 cfs,
while the highest recorded discharge was 1519 cfs (92%).
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements.  There is a lot of spread over the lower
portion of the rating, while there are few measurements making up the upper end
of the rating.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows.  
Site visits to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of 5 weeks or less.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  Vegetation was noted in the channel for most of
the year. If the channel had been clear, the scouring that occurred may have been
more significant.
Change in control:  A scour was observed during the entire year. It appears that
sediment is moved through the channel during each rain event.
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 vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.  There are a few trees north of the RB that may affect
it. Also there are a few smaller trees south but lower than the RB, should not be
affecting it. 
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years.  


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


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2014

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
Year: 2014
Station Manager: JOPROSOS
Data Manager: JOPROSOS

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 04/11/2014.  
Snowmelt conditions:  A snow pack was present ranging between 2ft - 3 through
early April. A rapid melt occured, which eliminated snow cover by about
mid-month.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  While flows were
not computed at this gage, seasonal flows in this region were at or above normal
flows for the season.
Significant climatic events:  2014 Climate Summary -
Northwest

January		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201401&div=MN01
February	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201402&div=MN01
March		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201403&div=MN01
April		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201404&div=MN01
May		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201405&div=MN01
June		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201406&div=MN01
July		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201407&div=MN01
August		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201408&div=MN01
September	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201409&div=MN01
October		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201410&div=MN01
November	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201411&div=MN01
December	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201412&div=MN01

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=71035001

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

The Hydrologic
Conditions Report is prepared monthly by the DNR Division of Ecological and Water
Resources and provides general information concerning the various water resources
across Minnesota. The report places current values of precipitation, stream
flows, lake levels and ground water levels in historical
context.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/current_conditions/hydro_conditions.html


Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  
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 not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  
Other stage data collection factors:  N/A
2 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  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).  The highest flow
measurement was taken at a stage of 12.65 ft (~1350 cfs), but stages go much
higher - the peak is around 18.5 ft. This gage is visited minimally during the
year, usually just in the spring during high flow and again in the fall for a
maintenance check. If there are high flow events throughout the summer, gages are
visited as needed. These minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to
calculate a reliable discharge record or have confidence in the precipitation
data. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not
meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.
Flow measurements were taken with a 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 one measured flow was done
this year due to being a flood warning site.


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2014
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown Archived Daily Value (QQC=33)
Precip = Unknown Archived Daily Value (PQC=33)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2013

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
Year: 2013
Station Manager: JOPROSOS
Data Manager: JOPROSOS

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 04/25/2013.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Climatology data reports 20" peak snow depth at Karlstad on
3/20/13, and by 4/24/13 only trace amounts remained. 2.1" of additional snow fell
during that span. 
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  While flows were
not computed at this gage, seasonal flows in this region were at or above normal
flows for the season
Significant climatic events:  2013 Climate Summary -
Northwest
				
			Dept.		Dept.
		Avg.	from	Avg.	from
		Temp.	Norm.	Prec.	Norm.
January		6.8	0.9	0.84	0.23
February		8.4	-2.8	1.19	0.67
March		15.3	-9.2	1.2	0.21
April		30.1	-10.8	1.47	0.14
May		53.1	-0.9	4.52	1.59
June		63.8	0.3	3.26	-0.93
July		68.5	0.3	2.56	-0.74
August		67.2	0.4	1.31	-1.6
September	60.5	4.3	2.8	0.15
October		42.8	-0.1	2.55	0.33
November	26	-0.4	0.47	-0.59
December	-0.2	-11.5	1.06	0.32

A
winter storm dropped heavy snow from west central Minnesota into north central
Minnesota on January 28 and 29. Snowfall totals from six to twelve inches fell on
communities such as Breckenridge, Detroit Lakes, Bemidji, Little Fork, and
International Falls. In some locales, daily snowfall records were set.  The large
amount of water still on the landscape in March, lying upon an impervious frozen
surface, has led to a high risk for major flooding in the Red River basin.  2013
was one of the latest spring thaws on record.  Fargo and Grand Forks both
set/tied records for the latest 50 degree day of the year.  April precipitation
totals were well above historical averages in the eastern one-half of Minnesota. 
A number of high temperature records were set in northern Minnesota on the 10th
as temperatures rose into the mid-40s.  June shows that a pocket of relative
dryness remains entrenched in northwest Minnesota.  July rainfall totals were
generally below historical averages in most Minnesota counties, except in far
northern Minnesota and portions of east central Minnesota where monthly
precipitation totals were above average.  August rainfall totals in far northwest
and north central Minnesota were somewhat above average.  Above-average September
rainfall totals were reported in a handful of northwest and west central
Minnesota counties.  By the end of November, much of the northern one-third of
Minnesota reports at least one foot of snow cover.

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


Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  
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 not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  
Other stage data collection factors:  N/A
1 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  This gage is visited
minimally during the year, usually just in the spring during high flow and again
in the fall for a maintenance check. If there are high flow events throughout the
summer, gages are visited as needed. These minimal site visits do not meet our
criteria to calculate a reliable discharge record or have confidence in the
precipitation data. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any
computation would not meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.
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).  One flow measurement
was taken at a stage of 10.22 ft (~1200 cfs), but stages go much higher to a peak
of 12.9 ft.
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 one measured flow was done
this year due to being a flood warning site.


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2013
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown Archived Daily Value (QQC=33)
Precip = Unknown Archived Daily Value (PQC=33)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2012

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
Year: 2012
Station Manager: JOPROSOS
Data Manager: JOPROSOS

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/12/2012.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Climatology for Roseau was missing, but the Warroad and
Winter Road SNA records were available. A small snow pack was present in early
March, but quickly melted by the middle of the month.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  Due to a lack of site visits
flood status cannot be determined.
There were no periods of low or no flow during the entire year.  While flows were
not computed at this gage, seasonal flows in this region were at or above normal
flows for the season
Significant climatic events:  2012 Climate Summary -
NorthWest

			Dept.		Dept.
		Avg.	from	Avg.	from
		Temp.	Norm.	Prec.	Norm.
January		15.4	9.5	0.37	-0.24
February	17.5	6.1	0.68	0.13
March		37	12.5	1.66	0.66
April		44.1	4.1	1.58	0.26
May		56.7	2.7	2.27	-0.65
June		65.9	2.4	2.95	-1.24
July		73	4.8	4.05	0.75
August		66.4	0	2.1	-0.89
September	55.6	-1.1	0.22	-2.26
October		41	-1.8	3.07	0.86
November	26.8	0.4	0.71	-0.35
December	13	1.6	0.48	-0.27			
				
The
first half of 2012 saw temperatures that were up to twelve and one half degrees
warmer than normal in North Western Minnesota.  The second half of the monitoring
season saw temperatures that were warmer than normal early on and then slightly
colder than normal in October and November.  Precipitation was not far off of
past averages during the first part of the year but was slightly lower than
normal with September being the driest month of the year.  Snow depths across the
northern one-quarter of Minnesota were between four and eight inches to start the
year.  On February 26, much of the northern one-half of Minnesota received four
to eight inches of snow.  On March 23, a sequence of thunderstorms dropped early
spring rain along a swath that extended from Grand Forks to International Falls.
Portions of Marshall, Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, and Koochiching counties
reported one to two inches of welcome rain. Winter made a brief return on March
28 and 29 when a storm system deposited one to five inches of snow in the area. 
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. An early-season snow event occurred on October 4 followed by a
widespread rain event on October 23-25.  In November Red Lake Falls ended up with
14.0 inches of snow.

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



Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  
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 not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  
Other stage data collection factors:  N/A
2 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  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).  The highest flow
measurement was taken at a stage of 6.11 ft (flow of 101 cfs), but stages go as
high as ~9.5 ft. This gage is visited minimally during the year, usually just in
the spring during high flow and again in the fall for a maintenance check. If
there are high flow events throughout the summer, gages are visited as needed.
These minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to calculate a reliable
discharge record or have confidence in the precipitation data. There is too much
uncertainty in the record and any computation would not meet our quality
standards for a computed discharge record.
Flow measurements were taken with a 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 one measured flow was done
this year due to being a flood warning site.


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  
Less than 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. 
The climatalogy and data file totals compared closely, 14.58 in and 16.21 in,
respectively. 
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.  
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.  


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


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2012
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown Archived Daily Value (QQC=33)
Precip = Unknown Archived Daily Value (PQC=33)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2011

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, CSAH72
Year: 2011
Station Manager: JOPROSOS
Data Manager: JOPROSOS

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 03/22/2011.  
Snowmelt conditions:  Roseau did not have a working climatology station in 2011 -
using nearby sites in Warroad and the Winter Road SNA it appears the snow pack
reached its maximum depth in early February. Snow melted steadily through mid
April.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  N/A - Minimal field visits
make it difficult to pin point periods of flooding.
Periods of low or no flow:  While flows were not computed at this gage, seasonal
flows in this region were at or above normal flows for the season
Significant climatic events:  North West Minnesota
                  
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			Dept.		Dept.
		Avg.	from	Avg.	from
		Temp.	Norm.	Prec.	Norm.
January		0.7	-2.9	0.89	0.18	
February	9.9	-1.1	0.18	-0.40	
March		19.2	-4.5	0.79	-0.14	
April		40.4	0.4	2.27	0.95	
May		52.4	-2.4	4.00	1.53	
June		62.2	-1.5	3.74	0.04	
July		71.0	2.9	3.01	-0.29	
August		68.2	1.8	2.70	-0.26	
September	57.3	1.9	1.36	-1.07	
October		49.1	6.2	0.81	-1.12	
November	30.8	6.0	0.23	-0.87	
December	20.8	11.1	0.19	-0.39	

The
first half of 2011 saw temperatures that were up to four and a half degrees
cooler than normal in North Western Minnesota.  The second half of the monitoring
season saw temperatures two to six degrees above average.  Precipitation was
above average over the spring melt but returned to normal by the month of June
and was well below normal by the end of the year.  Snow water equivalency was
around 6 inches of water in the southern part of the region and around 3 inches
in the northern half of the region to start off the year.  A large and intense
early-spring storm on March 22-23 brought rain, sleet, and snow to a good portion
the northwest with snowfall totals topped six inches in numerous communities.  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, along with
its?tributaries. In some locations, peak river crests were among the highest
ever recorded. Spring storms dropped substantial amounts of rain and/or snow over
large areas of Minnesota during April. Thunderstorms on April 10 produced
rainfall totals in excess of one inch in some locations. On April 15 and 16, an
intense winter-like storm left a swath of three to eight inches of snow across
much of the northern one-half of the state.  Even through July river levels
remained near or above flood stage at some locations along the Red River finally
dropping below flood stage at Fargo on August 27th.  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]



Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  This site is a limited FWG - there are only two
visits made per year; once in the spring for a high flow measurement and once in
the fall to prep for winter.
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.  This site is a limited FWG - there
are only two visits made per year; once in the spring for a high flow measurement
and once in the fall to prep for winter.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  
Other stage data collection factors:  N/A
2 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  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 maximum frequency of 7 weeks, up to or above
moderate flow levels (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).  The spring flow
measurement recorded a stage of 15.92 ft and a flow of 3210 cfs. The highest
stage recorded is ~16.3 ft. This gage is visited minimally during the year,
usually just in the spring during high flow and again in the fall for a
maintenance check. If there are high flow events throughout the summer, gages are
visited as needed. These minimal site visits do not meet our criteria to
calculate a reliable discharge record or have confidence in the precipitation
data. There is too much uncertainty in the record and any computation would not
meet our quality standards for a computed discharge record.
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 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. 
Unable to determine since only two flow measurements were done this year due to
being a flood warning site.
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.  The total from the datalogger is 17.47 in, whereas Climatology reports
22.1 in for the year.
Less than three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.  Only two site visits were made.
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2011
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown Archived Daily Value (QQC=33)
Precip = Unknown Archived Daily Value (PQC=33)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2010

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, US11
Year: 2010
Station Manager: MAMEYER 
Data Manager: MAMEYER 

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  We can approximate ice-out to have
occurred around the 03/13/2010 timeframe, but past history has shown that ice is
still influencing throughout the peak snowmelt event.
Snowmelt conditions:  The beginning of March, 2010 there was approximately 20
inches of snowpack for the Roseau area. This dwindled down to nothing by
03/18/2010 in large part to warm temperatures in mid-March.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  No comments were made
suggesting the channel had breached its banks.
Periods of low or no flow:  Lowest flows for 2010 were from 08/23/2010 thru
09/04/2010.
Significant climatic events:  North West Minnesota
                  
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			Dept.		Dept.
		Avg.	from	Avg.	from
		Temp.	Norm.	Prec.	Norm.
January		
7.4	3.7	1.11	 .41	
February	 8.7	-2.3	 .60	 .02	
March		33.5	9.6	1.05	
.06	
April		48.8	8.7	1.35	-.06	
May		55.9	1.1	4.35	1.78	
June		63.3	-.6	3.95	
.18	
July		69.9	1.5	4.06	
.67	
August		69.1	2.4	2.72	-.31	
September	53.9	-1.7	5.83	3.33	
October		48.5	5.2	2.24	
.20	
November	28.4	3.2	 .90	-.26	
December	9.0	-1.2	1.15	.54
	 
		
2010 was
warmer than average for most of the year in northwest Minnesota.  February and
September were the only two months significantly below average temperatures while
January, May, July, August, October, and November were between one and five
degrees above normal.  The warmest months compared to averages were March and
April with almost 10 and 9 degrees above normal respectively.  Lack of rain and
snow in the first quarter of the year was an extraordinary piece of good fortune
for communities involved in the late winter/early spring flood fight. Heavy 2009
October rains, a significant winter snow pack, and a rapid snow melt produced
major flooding in the Red River.  The water content of the snow pack was modeled
to be between two and six inches. Soil frost depths under sod range measured from
eighteen to thirty inches.  March 18th snow depth maps showed the area to be void
of snow cover for all but a small portion of the most northern and western area
in this region. Precipitation was near normal for almost the entire year with
exceptions in May, with nearly two inches above average, and in September, with
three and a third inches above normal.  In far northwestern Minnesota,
precipitation totals for May topped six inches. This is four or more inches above
average for the month.  Two very heavy rainfall episodes occurred in the region
during the final week of May. On May 24 and 25, slow-moving thunderstorm
complexes produced heavy rain in the region, including three to six inches totals
for portions of eastern Pennington, Red Lake, and Marshall counties. The rainfall
led to rapid rises in area streams, produced overland flooding, and damaged
secondary roadways. Another round of very heavy rain fell on Kittson County on
May 29 and 30. Two to five inches of rain fell upon already saturated ground
leading to significant rural and urban flooding.  Late October precipitation and
November snowfall has left four to eight inches of snow on the ground for most of
the region with up to 12 inches in the far northwest corner of the area.  Ice-in
around the state occurred in early December.
[source: State Climatology Office ?013\010DNR Waters]



Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.  Orifice line came out of water on 04/08/2010 and
was fixed on 04/28/2010 so there was 20 days of missing stage data.
Stage was accurate and complete during all moderate to high flow periods this
season.  
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 5% error in total seasonal flow volume.  No
estimation used, just coded it as missing.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume.  
Other stage data collection factors:  Nothing else besides the orifice line
coming out of water.
1 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 highest stage values
for 2010 were affected by ice.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).  Highest measured
discharge was 709 cfs which was measured on 03/20/2010, where the highest annual
discharge was 3,530 cfs which occurred on 03/16/2010, only 20% of that volume.
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).  Highest
measured discharge was 709 cfs which was measured on 03/20/2010, where the
highest annual discharge was 3,530 cfs which occurred on 03/16/2010, only 20% of
that volume.
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.  For the 1 msmt. taken for 2010 a shift didn't have
to be applied, but from past history, this channel's control does change
throughout the season, but we weren't out there the rest of the year to document
those changes.
Change in control:  Past history has shown channel's control does change often
from thick vegetation affecting low flows to potential scours and/or
deposition/debris, but we weren't out there to document those changes.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.  
Less than field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions during
the monitoring season.  
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2010
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2009

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, US11
Year: 2009
Station Manager: MAMEYER 
Data Manager: MAMEYER 

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date cannot be determined.  We can approximate ice-out to have
occurred around 03/22/2009, but there were numerous msmts. taken near snowmelt
peak where ice was still influencing stage and flow at bridge.
Snowmelt conditions:  There was approximately a foot of snowpack for the Roseau
area at the start of March, 2009. There was mix precipitation starting on
03/23/2009 that started out as rain, but turned over to snow by 03/25/2009. There
was approx. 2-inches of precip. from that event which is the timeframe I
estimated ice-out to have started. By the start of April, 2009 there was still 6
inches of snowpack in the Roseau area, but this dwindled down to nothing by
04/13/2009.
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  No comments were made
indicating the channel had breached its banks.
Periods of low or no flow:  Lowest flows for 2009 were from 09/20/2009 thru
10/08/2009.
Significant climatic events:  2009 Climate Summary
Northwestern MN

Major
early-spring flooding occurred during the latter half of March in the Red River
basin. The flooding event was remarkable for its early onset, and for its
unparalleled magnitude at some reporting stations. Five components are were cited
as contributors to major flooding along the Red River: 
    - Heavy autumn
precipitation. Precipitation totals for the meteorological autumn (September
through November) were far above long-term averages in the Red River basin.
Precipitation values exceeded historical averages by four or more inches across
most of the watershed. Both Fargo and Grand Forks set all-time autumn precip
records for the three-month period. 
    - Deeply and solidly frozen soil. Very
cold temperatures in arrived in December before a significant snow cover. The
cold temperatures, along with a saturated soil profile, resulted in "concrete
frost", an impervious layer highly conducive to runoff. 
    - Heavy winter
snowfall. Record-setting snowfall totals were reported in southern sections of
the Red River basin in December and in March. These totals, combined with
near-average snowfall in January and February, made the snow season of 2008-2009
one of the snowiest ever in this region. 
    - An unfavorable melt pattern. The
middle of March brought a ten-day period of relative warmth to the Red River
Valley. For eight of the ten days, temps climbed approximately ten degrees above
the historical average. 
    - Heavy rain on melting snow. Precipitation totals
in some portions of northwest MN ranged from two to four inches for the period
March 22 through March 25. For historical context, the typical monthly
precipitation for that region is approximately one and one quarter inches. In
some locations, 24-hour precipitation totals for March 23 and March 24 set
all-time records for those dates. In a few cases, 24-hour precipitation totals
were the greatest ever recorded for any March date. The four-day precipitation
total at Fargo, 2.76?044 is greater than the all-time monthly March precipitation
record of 2.62 (set in 1995). 

Moderate flooding continued in northwest MN
through April, but drier conditions helped floodwaters slowly recede.  The
National Weather Service reported that on May 20, the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead
dropped below flood stage. The river had remained above flood stage for 61
consecutive days, the longest duration flood of all-time at that observation
point. For most of the Red River basin, dry weather in April and May caused
rivers to recede below bankfull. However, heavy rain in late May in far
northwestern MN led to moderate flooding in Kittson and Roseau counties.


Another heavy rainfall event occurred on June 16 when over 6?of rain fell on
northern Wilkin County, leading to minor flooding. Heavy rain also fell June 26
and 27 in northwestern MN. More than 2?of rain was reported in many northwest MN
counties during the episode. 

The remainder of June and the first part of July
saw normal to below normal temperatures and precip.  Below normal temperatures in
June and July reduced evaporation and transpiration rates slowing the decline of
high water levels in the northwest .  Yet another significant rainfall event of
the month occurred on July 14 when more than 2?of rain fell along a wide swath
including the Breckenridge area.  

Below average temperatures continued into
August and September, as did below normal precip.  In contrast, October 2009
precipitation was very heavy across most of MN.  Cooler than normal temperatures
continued.  The early-November discharge on the Red River at Fargo was the
greatest ever this late in the calendar year. Minor flooding was reported along
the Red River and the South Branch of the Buffalo River.  November stream
discharge values for nearly half of MN measurement sites, particularly those in
northwest MN, ranked above the 90th percentile in the historical data
distribution for the date.   November 2009 precipitation was quite light across
most of Minnesota. Monthly precipitation totals fell short of historical averages
by one-half inch to one and one-half inches in most locales.   In contrast to a
very cold October, monthly mean temperatures for November 2009 were quite mild.
November mean temperatures across Minnesota ranged from nine to twelve degrees
above historical averages, making November 2009 the third warmest November in
history on a statewide basis.  Ice in occurred in late November or early December
through most of the state.

[source: State Climatology Office - DNR Waters]



Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  
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.  Orifice line got ripped out on
03/30/2009 and was replaced on 04/08/2009. This was on the descending limb from
the snowmelt peak so flows were moderate during this time period. Temporary
orifice line came out of water as stages receded on 06/04/2009 and was lowered on
06/24/2009, these flows were low during this period though.
Incorrect or missing stage values were not accurately adjusted or estimated using
a technique that introduced less than 15% error in total seasonal flow volume. 
No estimation done, just coded as missing data.
Other stage data collection factors:  Orifice line was the main issue. At the
start of the year lots of pressure pressed down on orifice line from thick slabs
of ice over it, and when the ice gave way it ripped orifice line out. Once we had
temporary line in we still had to carefully watch ice so it wouldn't take out our
temp. line. When stages receded below orifice line we had to go back out there to
place it deeper to keep tracking the stages.
6 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 highest recorded stage
values were affected by ice.
The present rating can be accurately extrapolated or modeled to the highest
recorded stage values.  
Flow measurements were taken this year with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks
and do not accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.  
Flow measurements were taken with a maximum frequency of 7 weeks, up to or above
moderate flow levels (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).  We measured 4,060 cfs
on 03/25/2009 as the highest annual discharge for all of 2009 was 5,270 cfs which
occurred on 03/24/2009, which is 77% of that total.
This is a stable site.  
The rating is well developed when considering both quality and quantity of
measurements.  
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  03/22/2009 - Approximate timeframe where ice-out occurs, ice
is still influencing flow, but we had numerous msmts. indicating what flow was
actually going through with the corresponding stages so shifts were possible for
this time period.
03/23/2009 - Applied shift to msmt. as they mentioned ice is
still influencing stage and flow at bridge location.
03/25/2009 - Continuation
of shift as ice is still affecting stage and flow at bridge location.
03/28/2009
- Continuation of shift as ice is still affecting stage and flow at bridge
location.
03/30/2009 - As stage receded ice isn't affecting stage and flow as
much so shift diminishes as stage recedes.
04/08/2009 - Begin debris shift here
as they mention light debris in channel ds of bridge on following site visit
(04/14/2009). This is also where they re-installed orifice line that had been
ripped out so continuous data starts up again (bottom of snowmelt peak), debris
starting to settle as stages recede.
04/14/2009 - Debris shift applied to
04/14/2009 measurement as they indicated light debris ds of bridge, as well as
thick slabs of ice resting along the banks.
05/26/2009 - End debris shift/start
of scour shift as 2.50-inch rain event came through the area on 05/26/2009.
Started scour on top end of ascending limb.
06/24/2009 - Scour shift applied to
measurement as the 2.50-inch rain event on 05/26/2009 most likely created the
scour we saw on this msmt.
07/03/2009 - End scour shift as scour most likely
fills in as stages recede after rain events at the end of June, 2009.
07/21/2009
- Start vegetation shift as following msmt. on 11/19/2009 mentioned submerged
vegetation in channel that most likely has been impacting low stages since the
summer timeframe.
11/19/2009 - Vegetation shift applied to msmt. as they
mentioned submerged vegetation ds of bridge which is impacting the lower stages.
Started shift back on 07/21/2009 where stages below 5.75 ft. most likely are
affected.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is 15% or greater.  


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The precipitation record either did not track correctly or was not complete for
some parts of the monitoring season.  There was an inspection on 10/05/2009
mentioning the rainbucket was plugged.
The overall precip total for the year compares well to an adjacent station. 
Rainbucket covered for the winter on this date.
Compared cumulative 2009 values
from the rainbucket and compared
with the NWS station in Roseau and found the
following;
Rainbucket at Roseau River at Roseau = 13.57 inches from 03/22 thru
11/19,
NWS Station at Roseau = 17.32 inches from same time period, which is 78%,
which I would consider fair.

At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.  
There is either visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the
precipitation data that the rain gage was plugged at some point during the
monitoring season.  
The period of record when the rain gage was plugged was accurately determined and
removed from the corrected data.  
There were no vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values.  
The rain gage was not calibrated within the last three years.  


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


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2009
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2008

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, US11
Year: 2008
Station Manager: LIPEARSO
Data Manager: MAMEYER 

Prepared By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-259-5696 (MATTHEW.MEYER@DNR.STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Matthew Meyer (mameyer)
651-259-5696 (MATTHEW.MEYER@DNR.STATE.MN.US)
********************************************************************************

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
Ice-out can be estimated. 
The ice out date was 04/20/2008.  Ice-out estimated using temperature records and
looking at hydrograph behavior. 
Snowmelt conditions:  Spring 2008 had a very slow and gradual snowmelt. 
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Lowest flows were in August and September. 
Significant climatic events:  Spring was unusually cool and wet, with some minor
flooding in parts of Minnesota in early June. Summer/autumn temperatures were
near normal, except November, which was slightly warmer than usual. Most of the
state experienced dryer than normal conditions starting in July and extending
into the winter, with some areas in a moderate drought. The NW part of the state,
however, recieved lots of rainfall in November and lots of snow in December,
leaving the soil saturated for the winter. 
Source: HydroClim Minnesota, State
Climatology Office - DNR Waters



Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  Only 2 site visits were made in 2008. 
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.  
Other stage data collection factors:  None
0 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks and do not
accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).  
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.  
No change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred during the
monitoring season.  We do not know- "no" by default. 


Precipitation Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions during
the monitoring season.  Only 2 field visits were made in 2008. 
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No water quality samples were collected at this site during the monitoring
season.  


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2008
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - MAMEYER
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2007

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001 - Roseau River at Roseau, US11
Year: 2007
Station Manager: LIPEARSO
Data Manager: KUWOODRI

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

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

Climate Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data is collected year round at this site.  
The ice out date was 04/10/2007.  ice completely out by April 10th, was out
closer to the 1st of april based on hydrograph and temps, qustionable data in
this period
Snowmelt conditions:  n
The stream was in its banks during the entire year.  
Periods of low or no flow:  Low flows in July and Aug
Significant climatic events:  March brought warmer than normal
temperatures
and
average to below-average precipitation levels.  April brought
some snow
early on,
and some cooler than normal temperatures. May saw variable
rainfall
statewide and
warmer than normal temperatures.  Drought conditions
began to set
in by July but
August brought significant rain through the central
and southern
portions of the
state.  October was warmer, wetter, and cloudier
than normal. On
the contrary,
November was a cooler month.  December brought
above average
snowfall amounts
that varied across the state. (Source: Mark
Seeley's Weather
Talk for 2007)
March brought warmer than normal
temperatures
and
average to below-average precipitation levels.  April brought
some snow
early on,
and some cooler than normal temperatures. May saw variable
rainfall
statewide and
warmer than normal temperatures.  Drought conditions
began to set
in by July but
August brought significant rain through the central
and southern
portions of the
state.  October was warmer, wetter, and cloudier
than normal. On
the contrary,
November was a cooler month.  December brought
above average
snowfall amounts
that varied across the state. (Source: Mark
Seeley's Weather
Talk for 2007)







Flow Data Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Site vists to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at a
frequency greater than 8 weeks.  
The stage record either did not track correctly or was not complete for some
parts of the monitoring season.  Some questionable data at beginning of year-
datum adjustments made
Stage either did not track correctly or was not complete during some or all
moderate to high flow periods this season.  High flow period at or near ice out
time at beg of year-questionable tracking of data
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 pulled off post and needed
to be reattached at beg of year.
3 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season.  
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control.  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 4-5 weeks and do not
accurately reflect seasonal conditions.  
This site does not have a permanent fixed type control structure.  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate flows (50% of maximum seasonal discharge).  
Flow measurements were taken with a frequency greater than 7 weeks and do not
capture moderate to low flows (25% of maximum seasonal discharge).  
Site vists to determine if the physical characteristics of the control changed
during the monitoring season were done at a frequency of greater than 5 weeks.  
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season.  
Change in control:  Depositional shift for May mst, scour shift for Nov mst.
Adequate flow measurements were not taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.  
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is less than 20%.  
The potential error in cumulative flow volume introduced by changing channel
control is between 10-20%.  


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


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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2007
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Poor Archived Daily Value (QQC=32)
Precip = Good Archived Daily Value (PQC=30)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - YESAPP
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2005

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001
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.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2005
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2004

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001
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.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2004
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2003

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001
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.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2003
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB
Year End Summary for 71035001

Year End Summary for 2002

********************************************************************************
MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H71035001
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.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data Quality for Calendar Year 2002
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flow   = Unknown External Data (QQC=48)
Precip = Unknown External Data (PQC=48)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - EnteredBy - HYDPUB