Thursday, June 9, 2011

[FEMA]

Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)

Missouri River Basin Flooding

Current situation
Measurements are ongoing on the Missouri River as USACE continues to increase the releases from the various dams in North Dakota and South Dakota.
The Missouri River is now closed to all vessel traffic from the Iowa/Missouri border all the way to Gavin's Point Lock & Dam at Yankton, SD; this includes all of Iowa's section of the Missouri River.
USACE continues to manage the release of water from multiple reservoirs. Locations for setback levees have been identified in North Dakota. The current dam releases are scheduled as follows:
Fort Peck- 48,500 cfs; 50,000 cfs by mid June
Garrison- 125,400 cfs; 150,000 cfs by mid June
Oahe- 147,000 cfs; 150,000 cfs by mid June
Big Bend- 131,900 cfs ; 150,000 cfs by mid June
Fort Randall- 132,700 cfs ; 150,000 cfs by mid June
Gavins Point- 125,500 cfs; 150,000 cfs by mid-June

Missouri River FloodingÂ*
Wyoming
In the short term, streams are expected to peak today through Friday as cooler weather moves into the State and moderates snowmelt. However, much of Wyoming remains under a Flood Watch because of the potential for rain. Higher water levels are anticipated with a return to warmer temperatures as a result of the remaining substantial mountain snowpack.

North Dakota
Mandatory evacuations have been lifted for The City of Minot and residents have been allowed to return home. Voluntary evacuations were issued for Mandan (pop. 200), Bismarck (pop. 401), portions of Burleigh (pop. 632), Morton (pop. 365), and Ward Counties. One shelter is open with 7 occupants.

South Dakota
Primary impact is to agricultural land, low lying roads, culverts and bridges. No mandatory evacuations are in effect. Voluntary evacuations are in effect for Pierre, Ft Pierre, and Dakota Dunes. Sand bagging of public utilities continues. Three shelters are open with 13 occupants.
Montana
USACE is increasing releases from Fort Peck Reservoir to 55,000 cfs. Clark Fork River above Missoula has risen to moderate flood stage and is expected to rise to major flood stage this morning, some homes and streets in lower Missoula are threatened. The Roosevelt County/Fort Peck Tribes had a road wash out south of Poplar. No mandatory evacuations are in effect; however, 40 Fort Peck Tribe families voluntarily evacuated due to the opening of Fort Peck Spillway. One shelter is open with 38 occupants.
Nebraska
States of emergencies were declared in 8 counties. No significant damages have been reported; flooding is confined to low-lying agricultural lands and rural roads. Evacuation of residents in low lying areas is underway in portions of 12 counties (approximately 500 residents total). Power has been turned off to flooded areas in 2 counties. South Omaha waste treatment facility is offline and pumping raw sewage into the river. Two shelters are open with 9 occupants.
Iowa
One unconfirmed fatality was reported in Sioux City due to flooding. A full levee breeched (Federal Levee L575) near Hamburg (Fremont County) along the Missouri River. A partial levee patch is complete pending construction of a secondary levee; completion is expected in 3 days. I-29 near Hamburg may be closed due to risk of flooding.
Approximately 300 people (previously reported as 600) have voluntarily evacuated from Hamburg. One temporary (non-ARC) shelter is open with unknown occupants.

Mississippi Valley Flooding

USACE continues monitoring water levels throughout the Mississippi River and Tributary System, providing flood fighting measures as needed.
Ongoing flooding continues along lower Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers; however, water levels are slowly falling.
Louisiana
Â* USACE continues to close Morganza Floodway Control Structure bays; there are 2 out of 125 bays open.Â* The Bonnet Carre Spillway has 330 out of 350 bays open.

Significant National Weather

Northeast
Showers and thunderstorms will develop along a cold front extending from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic today. Some of these storms may be severe and capable of producing large hail and strong winds. Temperatures are forecast to be 10 to 15 degrees above average throughout the region with most highs reaching the upper 90s and some areas exceeding 100 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through tonight for portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Midwest
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop along a front from the Ohio Valley westward to the Upper Great Lakes today. Some of these storms could be severe with large hail, strong winds and tornadoes possible. Significant cooling will accompany this front and most highs will be in the 60s across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
South
High temperatures continue across the South with highs ranging from the 90s to over 100 for most of the region today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Lower Mississippi Valley and along the Gulf Coast. A Red Flag Warning is in effect through tonight for interior portions of the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend.
West
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across portions of the northern/central Rockies and portions of the Great Basin today. Red Flag Warnings are in effect through tonight for Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado for strong winds and low humidity.
Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic / Caribbean / Gulf of Mexico
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern / Central Pacific
Hurricane Adrian
Adrian is a category one hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph. Additional strengthening is forecast and Adrian could become a major hurricane tonight or Friday. At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Adrian was located about 275 miles south-southwest of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Adrian is moving toward the west-northwest at 12 mph and this general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed during the next couple of days.

Western / South Pacific:
No Activity.
Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Wildfire Update

Wednesday, June 8, 2011:
National Preparedness Level: 3
Initial attack activity: Moderate (253 new fires)
New Large Fires: 8
Large Fires Contained: 7
Uncontained Large Fires: 23
Type 1 IMT Committed: 6
Type 2 IMT Committed: 5
States affected: AZ, NM, GA, NC, TX, AL, MS, MI, FL, AK
Arizona/New Mexico
Wallow Fire - FEMA-2915-FM-AZ
Located 12 miles SW of Alpine, AZ (Greenlee and Apache Counties). The fire has consumed 389,000 acres with 0% containment and no estimated containment date. No injuries have been reported. Approximately 588 structures remain threatened; 1 home is damaged and 11 homes have been destroyed. Evacuations are in effect for the communities of Greer, Sunrise Park Resort, South Fork, Eager, Springerville, Alpine, Nutrioso, and Blue River, AZ.
Pre-evacuation alerts have been issued for Luna, NM. One shelter is open with 18 occupants. The Apache National Forest is closed.
AlaskaÂ*Â*
East Volkmar Fire
Located approximately 25 miles northeast of Delta Junction. The fire has consumed 46,880 acres with 10% containment.Â*Estimated containment date is June 20.
Hasting Fire
Located on state land burning approximately 15 miles northwest of Fairbanks. The fire has consumed 17,624 acres with 8% containment.Â* Evacuation advisories have been issued for the Hayes Creek Subdivision.
Colorado
Located in Teller County. The fire has consumed 40 acres with 0% containment. The Navajo Mountain subdivision is threatened; 100 people have evacuated from 40 homes. The fire is approaching the Bear Trap subdivision where 190 homes will be threatened. One shelter is open with unknown occupants.

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
No activity.
Disaster Declaration Activity

Indiana
The Governor requested a major disaster declaration as a result of severe storms, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on April 19, 2011, and continuing. The Governor is specifically requesting Individual Assistance for 11 counties; Public Assistance for 34 counties; and Hazard Mitigation statewide.
South Dakota
Amendment #2 to FEMA-1984-DR-SD was received June 8, 2011 and adds Union County for PA.

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