Minot, North Dakota

... Here is a summary of current overland and river flood
warnings... watches and statements...

A Flood Warning for melting snow remains in effect through Tuesday
afternoon for Dickey... LaMoure... Logan and McIntosh counties.
Elevated water levels were noted in the James River... Maple River
and Bear Creek. Multiple township roads remain under water with
additional standing water in low lying areas. Warmer temperatures
on Sunday and Monday will increase the potential for excessive
runoff with additional Road closures possible.

A Flood Watch for ice jams remains in effect through this
evening... along the little Missouri River in western North Dakota.
A large ice flow on the little Missouri River will continue to
impact McKenzie County today. This ice flow has a history of producing
ice jams at constrictions in the river... such as bends or near
bridges. Ice may also jam at the confluence with Cherry
Creek... causing fluctuations on the creek. Residents living
along the little Missouri River in western North Dakota should be
prepared for a rapid fluctuation of at least three to five feet
should an ice jam form. It is possible the little Missouri River
may temporarily flow out of its banks should a jam occur.

In the Missouri River basin... Beaver Creek below Linton has fallen
below major flood stage. However... the river level is forecast to
rise back above major flood stage late tonight and crest
around 14 feet by Wednesday. Stages along Beaver Creek are
expected to fluctuate 1 to 2 feet as a result of ice conditions.
Apple Creek near Menoken is forecast to remain right around minor
flood stage of 15.0 feet through midday Sunday... then slowly
recede Sunday afternoon through Monday. Hydrologic models are
indicating that a second rise to minor flood stage may occur by
Wednesday of next week as snow melt from upper portions of the
basin reach the gage site.

In the James River basin... the river levels at both LaMoure and
Ludden dam continue to rise. As of early Sunday morning... the river
level at LaMoure was 15.7 feet... and is forecast to crest around
16.2 feet on Thursday. Flood stage at LaMoure is 14 feet. The
James River near Ludden dam is expected to continue to rise
through the weekend and next week... cresting around 16.5 by next
Sunday. Flood stage at Ludden dam is 12 feet. The Pipestem creek
near Pingree continues in minor flood stage... and will continue to
fluctuate around 10 feet this week.