Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2022

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
STATION NUMBER: H72045001
YEAR: 2022
PREPARED BY: Jacob Mickelson, jacob.mickelson@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY:
Division 3: The first four months of the year were very cold and very wet, with temperatures averaging more than 7^ F lower, and precipitation averaging more than 50% higher than the 1991-2020 normals. Parts of Cook County were exceptionally wet during this time. May remained extremely wet, but drier conditions ensuing in June left the May-September precipitation season only slightly wetter than normal, with near-normal temperatures. 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. Accumulating snow during mid-November appears established the seasonal snowpack, and a major storm December 13-17 dropped 18 to 30 inches of snow, containing 1.5 to 3 inches of water equivalent. Additional snows the following week led to a near-record snowpack for the end of December, with 18-36 inches on the ground in most areas, ranking above the 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: Ice out - 4/21/2022 Ice in - 11/13/2022
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/12/2022-11/01/2022
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: No equipment issues noted during 2022.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? YES, although moderate flows are minimal, the year had conditions fairly well represented. The highest measured flow was 1740 cfs and highest calculated discharge was 2080 cfs, representing over 83% of the flow. The lowest flow measurement was 72.5 cfs and lowest calculated discharge was 31.1 cfs. However low flow periods were few in 2022.
Was a new rating developed? NO. Used rating developed in 2021.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Ice observed early in year having minimal if any impacts during data season. High overbank flows seen until late spring. Vegetation then grows in channel and on banks. This vegetation is documented and shifted to with varying magnitudes throughout the year where the dormant vegetation is still having an impact.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Majority of the year coded poor. Fair qualities are present at moderate to high flows. Extreme high flows are estimated and ice is present at the beginning of the year.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/01/2022-9/30/2022
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO. Continuous monthly undercatch led to all months being removed outside of August.

Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2021

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
STATION NUMBER: H72045001
YEAR: 2021
PREPARED BY: Jacob Mickelson, jacob.mickelson@state.mn.us

CLIMATE SUMMARY:
Division 3, 2021: After a generally mild winter with below-normal snowfall, warm and dry conditions dominated the May-through-October liquid precipitation season, leading to widespread Extreme drought categorizations on the US Drought Monitor. Precipitation from May through October averaged about 63% of normal. May through July was the driest on record back to 1895, with an average of under 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 over 4.0 degrees F above normal and was the warmest on record. Normal and above-normal precipitation during late summer and autumn helped drought conditions improve, although deficits remained. No significant precipitation events occurred. Mean temperatures fell below freezing in early November, and the seasonal snow pack formed during mid-November in far northern areas, and by early December elsewhere.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out - 3/27/2021 Ice in - 11/19/2021
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/24/2021-11/04/2021
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: No equipment issues noted during 2021.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? Yes, low and high flow measurements were measured during the year.
Was a new rating developed? YES, Rating 4.0 created to incorporate new low flows from 2021 and high flows from 2022. Rating is modified to the left to accommodate the high flows of spring 2022 above 800 cfs.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Vegetation forms in the channel as high water moves out and warm weather moves in around 5/01/2021. The vegetation remains in the channel throughout the warm months and due to low water levels, leaves the stream sooner than normal in October.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Discharges are coded poor and estimated. Ice is also present at the beginning of the 2021 record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2021-10/31/2021
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO, the station was sent to the State Climatology office and they recommended removing the values in September due to undercatch.

Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2020

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
STATION NUMBER: H72045001
YEAR: 2020
PREPARED BY: Heather Emerson (heather.l.emerson@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 3, 2020: Mild conditions and near-normal snowfall January through into April topped off a moderately snowy early winter, leading to normal to above-normal seasonal snowfall totals of 55-85 inches along the lakeshore and across the Iron Range, with totals of 85 to 135 inches in interior highlands and uplands running parallel to Lake Superior. The May-September growing season was relatively warm and dry, punctuated by significant June through August warmth, and by 50-70% precipitation deficits in May, June and September. The region saw no excessive rainfall events. 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 15-25 inches common by the end of November. Extreme warmth melted much of the snow during early-mid November, but by December 1, most of the climate division had snow on the ground, with depths of up to 6 inches in the higher terrain inland from Lake Superior.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out 4/5/2020 with possible ice effects on 4/13/2020 through 4/15/2020 and again 10/16/2020 through 11/1/2020 and ice in on 11/9/2020.
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/5/2020 to 11/1/2020
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: Higher water levels seemed to have an increase in error due to possible slope between bridge and orifice line. Several visits had time discrepancies and were ignored. Late start and limited visits due to Stay at home order.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 4
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO Calculated flows were 19.0 to 961 cfs and measured flows were 23.9 to 98.3 cfs.
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Summer low flow vegetation was seen and used the higher near over bank shift from 2019 since no high flows were made, but last several years have needed that shift.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Start of the season was estimate through late July due to limited visit from Stay at home order. The rest of the year was mostly poor with some fair and a few ice estimated in late October from cold snap and lots of snow.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/16/2020 through 10/15/2020
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO. Rain bucket tracked poorly when compared to the monthly gridded ranges provided by the State Climatology Office, so data was removed for September 1st, 3rd, 25th, and 26th as well as October 12th.

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 72045001

Year End Summary for 2019

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
STATION NUMBER: H72045001
YEAR: 2019
PREPARED BY: Heather Emerson (heather.l.emerson@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY: Division 3, 2019: Cold and stormy conditions from the end of January through April contributed to seasonal snowfall totals of 75 to 125 inches, generally from around 25 to 40% above 1981-2010 averages. The first four months of the year were 4.4 degrees F below average, with a deficit of 7.8 degrees F in February. The May - September growing season was cooler than average, and was slightly dry for every month except September, which saw 40-60% surpluses. Widespread rains of 1-2 inches fell September 12-13, and heavy snows in November and December established the seasonal snowpack and left much of the area 50-100% above typical season-to-date snowfall totals.

STATION OPERATION SUMMARY:
Is this site monitored year round? NO
Open water dates - estimated Ice out and Ice in: Ice out 4/15/2019 and in 11/6/2019
Open water sites ONLY. Period of data record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/4/2019 to 11/1/2019
Summary of equipment - related factors that impacted data collection: Higher water levels seemed to have an increase in error due to possible slope between bridge and orifice line. Primary reference was moved to a new location closer to the orifice line.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? YES Calculated flows ranged from 41.8 to 1,270 cfs and measured flows were 67.6 to 932 cfs.
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Summer low flow vegetation and higher near or over bank shift was needed.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Majority of flows were fair to poor with some ice estimated at the start of the record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 6/1/2019 thorough 10/11/2019
Was there a complete and acceptable precipitation record for this period? NO. Rain bucket tracked poorly when compared to the monthly gridded ranges provided by the State Climatology Office, so data was removed for July 16th through the 23rd.

Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2018

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
STATION NUMBER: H72045001
YEAR: 2018
PREPARED BY: Heather L. Emerson (heather.l.emerson@state.mn.us)

CLIMATE SUMMARY:
Division 3, 2018: A long and late winter produced frozen precipitation and cold conditions well into April, with snow cover persisting until the final day of the month near the Pigeon River. The May - September growing season was warm and relatively dry, averaging two degrees F warmer and 1.5 inches (or about 8%) drier than 1981-2010 averages. Major rainfall events produced 4-6-inch totals and flooding in northeastern Minnesota on June 17 and July 12, with additional heavy rain events producing 2-4-inch totals on July 10, September 15, and September 20. 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: 4/27/2018, ice in couldn't be determined.
Period of record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 4/25/2018 to 11/1/2018
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: The only equipment problem noted in 2018 was a GOES telemetry issue that caused data to stop transmitting and time stamps to be off 2 minutes.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 7
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? NO Range of flows for 2018 were 22.3 to 753 cfs and measurements ranged from 38.1 to 353 cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? NO
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Vegetation affected the control May through October.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Flows were fair to poor for the period of record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 5/1/2018 to 10/9/2018
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2017

YEAR END SUMMARY
STATION NAME: Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
STATION NUMBER: H72045001
YEAR: 2017
PREPARED BY: Heather L. Emerson (heather.l.emerson@state.mn.us)
 
CLIMATE SUMMARY:  
2017 Climate Summary - Northeast
January		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201701&div=MN03
February		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201702&div=MN03
March		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201703&div=MN03
April		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201704&div=MN03
May		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201705&div=MN03
June		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201706&div=MN03
July		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201707&div=MN03
August		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201708&div=MN03
September	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201709&div=MN03
October		http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201710&div=MN03
November	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201711&div=MN03
December	http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201712&div=MN03

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=72045001

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: 4/6/2017 to 11/6/2017
Period of record (if different from ice out/ice in dates): 3/29/2017 to 11/8/2017
Summary of equipment-related factors that impacted data collection: No problems noted in 2017.
Number of flow measurements for monitoring season: 8
Was the full range of flows measured for the season? YES  Range of flows for 2017 were 50.0 to 873 cfs and measurements ranged from 75.7 to 882 cfs.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY:
Was a new rating developed? YES New rating 3.0 for 2017 to adjust for ice since the previous rating was based off year round vegetation only on the lower end of the rating.
General summary of control changes/shifts needed: Vegetation affected the control May through to early November where minor ice impacts were seen.
Quality of computed daily discharges: Flows were fair to poor for the period of record.

PRECIPITATION DATA OVERVIEW:
Was precipitation data collected at this site? YES  
Climatological liquid precipitation period: 4/28/2017 to 10/26/2017
Was there a complete and acceptable record for this period? YES

Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2016

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MPCA/DNR Cooperative Stream Gaging Year End Summary Report
Station: H72045001 - Stony River nr Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
Year: 2016
Station Manager: HEEMERSO
Data Manager: HEEMERSO

Prepared By:
Heather Emerson (heemerso)
218-328-8813 (HEATHER.L.EMERSON@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Andrew Lindlof (anlindlo)
651-539-2131 (ANDREW.LINDLOF@STATE.MN.US)
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Climate Summary
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Data is only collected for a partial year at this site. Open water only site.
Data collection began on 03/15/2016.
Data collection ended on 11/08/2016.
The ice out date was 03/29/2016.
Snowmelt conditions: Several freeze thaw periods from the end of February
through early to mid April with temps from 40 to 60 degrees F during the thaw
periods. There was about 2 ft of snow in early March that was down to a 6 inches
around mid March and then an additional 12 to 16 inches fell the 16th and 17th of
March and began melting around March 21st. Snow depth was down to 4 to 6 inches
on March 29ths and a trace by April 1st. Another round of 4 to 6 inches of snow
fell on April 5th and was gone by April 15th. Streams were opening up in early to
mid March, but weren't free of ice till late March or early to mid April.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Stages were at or above the surveyed
bank full stage of 88.20 ft from 03/20/16 to 04/08/16 and again 04/16/16 to
05/12/16.
Periods of low or no flow: Stages were at or below 87.00 ft with 15 minute
discharges at or below 60 cfs from 8/15/16 to 09/06/16. Lowest point was 31.5 cfs
on 08/29/16.
Significant climatic events: 2016 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201601&div=MN03
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201602&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201603&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201604&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201605&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201606&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201607&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201608&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201609&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201610&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201611&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201612&div=MN03

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=72045001

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

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

Flow Data Summary
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Open water only site.
Site visits to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at
a frequency of 8 weeks or less. Visits were made by the MN DNR and Local
Partners.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season.
Other stage data collection factors: No problems in 2016.
9 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. One measurement was
ice affected and the rest were made during open water.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest open water logged stage
for 2016 occurred on 04/23/16 and was 90.48 ft. The stage of the highest historic
discharge measurement occurred on 04/19/08 and was 90.78 ft measured by the USGS.
The highest gaged stage for this monitoring season was 90.12 ft on 04/27/16. The
out of banks stage is at approximately 88.20 ft, so there's no change in control
as all of these stages were above bankfull. The highest gaged stage for 2015 is
also lower than the highest historical gage stage on 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 a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge. The highest recorded 15 minute discharge for
2016 was 1,360 cfs on 04/23/16. The highest gaged measurement was 1,150 cfs on
04/27/16 for 85% of the flow for 2016.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. More clear measurements are needed below
the bankfull stage of 88.20 ft or 365 cfs and above 89.21 ft or 664 cfs. This is
new site with only 3 years of data, so as time goes on this rating should improve
and become well developed.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows. Flows for 2016 ranged from 31.5 to 1,360 cfs and flow measurements were
made ranging from 76.8 to 1,150 cfs.
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 to affected the near bank
full part of the channel in 2016.
Change in control: Vegetation was seen from June through then end of the season
in the channel and on the edges near bank full conditions.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season. The site reported 19.46 inches compared to 21.86 inches at the nearby
HIDEN site for 89% of the total.
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. However, the gage tracked fairly well despite the
close proximity of the trees to the NW within the catchment area of the rain
gage.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. The bucket reach the 3
year calibration on 9/7/16. The data wasn't upgraded to good after 9/1/16 due to
the calibration date. The bucket still was tracking well.

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=S002-811

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2016
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2015

Prepared By:
Heather Emerson (heemerso)
218-327-4139 (HEATHER.L.EMERSON@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Jim Pogorelc (jipogore)
218-327-4110 (JIM.POGORELC@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 04/08/2015.
Snowmelt conditions: A bulk of the snowmelt occurred during the middle of March,
but ice out did not happen till the middle of April. About 1 inch of rain fell
from 4/10/15 to 4/20/15, causing a stage rise of about 1.2 feet. There were
several events through out the year that exceeded the initial ice out peak.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: Stages were at or above the surveyed
bank full stage of 88.20 ft from 05/14/15 to 06/16/15, 09/10/15 to 09/14/15, and
11/21/15 to after ice in on 11/26/15.
Periods of low or no flow: Stages were at or below 87.00 ft with 15 minute
discharges at or below 60 cfs from ice out on 04/08/15 to 04/17/15 and again
07/29/15 to 09/03/15. The lowest 15 minute discharge was 19.9 cfs on 08/18/15.
Significant climatic events: 2015 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201501&div=MN03
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201502&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201503&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201504&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201505&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201506&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201507&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201508&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201509&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201510&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201511&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201512&div=MN03

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 visits to determine if the logger was tracking stage correctly were done at
a frequency of 8 weeks or less. Open water monitoring site.
The stage record tracked correctly and was complete for the entire monitoring
season. No problems with equipment, data was coded good all season.
Other stage data collection factors: No equipment problems in 2015.
7 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. Open water
monitoring site, 7 measurements made by the DNR and 1 made by the USGS within
0.04 ft of the DNR stage made the day before with a check measurment. Shift was
made to DNR 05/20 msmt and USGS msmt followed the trend.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest open water logged stage
for 2015 occurred on 06/11/15 and was 88.87 ft. The stage of the highest historic
discharge measurement occurred on 04/19/08 and was 90.78 ft measured by the USGS.
The highest gaged stage for this monitoring season was 88.59 ft measured by the
USGS on 05/19/15. The out of banks stage is at approximately 88.20 ft, so there's
no change in control as all of these stages were above bankfull. The highest
gaged stage for 2015 is also lower than the highest historical gage stage on 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. This is an open
water only monitoring site and it was measured every 4 to 5 weeks during the open
water season.
Flow measurements cover a wide range of flows, up to at least 70% of the highest
recorded seasonal/annual discharge. The highest recorded 15 minute discharge for
2015 was 520 cfs on 06/11/15. The highest gaged measurement was 451 cfs on
05/19/15 by the USGS for 87% of the flow for 2015.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. More clear measurements are needed below
the bankfull stage of 88.20 ft or 365 cfs and above 89.21 ft or 664 cfs. This is
new site with only 2 years of data, so as time goes on this rating should improve
and become well developed.
The rating has at least five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows. Flows for 2015 ranged from 19.9 to 520 cfs and 7 DNR and 1 USGS flow
measurements were made ranging from 28 to 451 cfs.
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. Open
water site with visits made every 5 weeks or less.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season. Vegetation was noted to affected the channel in
2015.
Change in control: Vegetation was noted to be left over from the fall of 2014
and was seen in the channel in April of 2015. There was less vegetation noted in
June of 2015 and was noted to increase over the warm summer months into
September, when some of it either died back or was ripped out during the event in
September. There also, seems to be more of an impact from vegetation on an inner
berm on the left bank from around 87.75 ft or just below to bankfull at 88.20 ft.

Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. Measurements were taken often enough to accurately
document the change in control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season. The site collected 20.02 inches of precipitation compared to 23.69
inches at the nearby HIDEN site for a 85% reporting rate.
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. However, the gage tracked fairly well despite the
close proximity of the trees to the NW within the catchment area of the rain
gage.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. New telemetry gage
installed in September of 2013, so the site should still be in calibration.

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Data Quality for Calendar Year 2015
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Flow = Fair Archived Daily Value (QQC=31)
Precip = Poor Archived Daily Value (PQC=32)
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Year End Summary for 72045001

Year End Summary for 2014

Prepared By:
Heather Emerson (heemerso)
218-327-4139 (HEATHER.L.EMERSON@STATE.MN.US)

Approved By:
Jim Pogorelc (jipogore)
218-327-4110 (JIM.POGORELC@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 04/23/2014.
Snowmelt conditions: The buck of the snowmelt occurred between 04/19/14 to
04/27/14. Approximately 3.23 inches of precipitation fell from 04/19/14 through
05/14/14, which was the peark stage of 90.71 ft fir tge 2014 open water season.
Periods the stream was out of its banks: From 04/25/14 through 06/30/14 the
river was at or out of bank full stage of 88.20 ft. Snowmelt occurred over a
week or less and was followed by 8.5 inches of rain between snowmelt through the
first of July with 2 events exceeding 1 inch of rain fall.
Periods of low or no flow: Stages were at or below 87.00 ft with discharges at
or below 60 cfs from 08/01/14 to 08/23/14 and again from 09/23/14 to 10/04/14.
The lowest 15 minute discharge for 2014 was 29.9 cfs on 08/15/14.
Significant climatic events: 2014 Climate Summary -
Northeast

January http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201401&div=MN03
February http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201402&div=MN03
March http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201403&div=MN03
April http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201404&div=MN03
May http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201405&div=MN03
June http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201406&div=MN03
July http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201407&div=MN03
August http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201408&div=MN03
September http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201409&div=MN03
October http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201410&div=MN03
November http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201411&div=MN03
December http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/historical/summary_csg.html?yyyymm=201412&div=MN03

HydroClim
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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 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 in 2014.
7 flow measurements were taken during the monitoring season. Open water site, so
no winter measurements.
All recorded stage values were within the rating or less than 1 foot above the
rating with no change in channel control. The highest open water logged stage
for 2014 occurred on 05/14/14 and was 90.69 ft. The stage of the highest historic
discharge measurement occurred on 04/19/08 and was 90.78 ft measured by the USGS.
The highest gaged stage for this monitoring season was 89.21 ft on 05/28/14. The
out of banks stage is at approximately 88.20 ft, so there's no change in control
as all of these stages were above bankfull. The highest gaged stage for 2014 is
also lower than the highest historical gaged stage on 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. This is an open
water only monitoring site and it was measured every 4 to 5 weeks during the open
water season with the exception of 6 week gap between the September and October
measurements. No significant control changes occured.
Flow measurements cover less than 70% of the highest recorded seasonal/annual
discharge.
Flow measurements cover up to or above 40% of the highest recorded season/annual
discharge. The highest recorded 15 minute discharge for 2014 was 1495 cfs on
05/14/14. The highest gaged measurement was 664 cfs on 05/28/14 for 44% of the
flow for 2014.
This is a stable site. The substrate at this site is a mix of silt sand mixed
with gravel and is controlled by a riffle consisting of both cobble and some
boulders. Site is also affected by vegetation during the summer months into the
fall.
The rating is not well developed over this year's range of flows when considering
quality and quantity of measurements. More clear measurements are needed below
the bankfull stage of 88.20 ft or 365 cfs and above 89.21 ft or 664 cfs. This is
new site with only 2 years of data, so as time goes on this rating should improve
and become well developed.
The rating has less than five measurements over the full range of this year's
flows. Flows for 2014 ranged from 29.9 to 1495 cfs and 7 flow measurements were
made ranging from 59.9 to 664 cfs.
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. Open
water site where visits were made every 5 weeks, with an exception of one 6 week
gap in DNR inspections from September to October. Partners did make visits in
between the DNR inspections and pictures taken document the control conditions
during that time.
A change in the physical characteristics of the control occurred at some time
during the monitoring season. The control was affected by vegetation.
Change in control: The channel was affected by vegetation from July through ice
in, vegetation was still seen in pictures taken on 10/29/14.
Adequate flow measurements were taken to confidently adjust stage during
period(s) of altered control. Measurements were taken often enough to accurately
document the change in control.

Precipitation Data Summary
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The precipitation record tracked correctly and was complete for the monitoring
season.
At least three field visits were made to check the rain gage for obstructions
during the monitoring season.
There was no visual evidence or an indication from analysis of the precipitation
data that the rain gage was plugged at any time during the monitoring season.
There were vertical obstructions near the rain gage that may have compromised
recorded rainfall values. However, the gage tracked fairly well despite the
close proximity of the trees to the NW within the catchment area of the rain
gage.
The rain gage was calibrated within the last three years. New telemetry gage
installed in September of 2013.

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