FLOODING
County commissioner wants end to Devils Lake disputes
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Ramsey County Commissioner Joe Belford says he thinks a commission with both North Dakota and Manitoba officials is needed to put to rest disputes over Devils Lake.By Associated Press , November 20, 2009
Get started on climate work now
I am shocked. The Army Corps of Engineers dared ask our region’s climate experts this question: “Is it likely that climate change will have a significant impact on the flood flow frequency curve during the life of the proposed flood risk reduction project for Fargo, N.D.-Moorhead, Minn.?”By Joshua Ruschhaupt , November 19, 2009
Downstream cities want say in F-M flood protection
Communities downstream of Fargo-Moorhead now want a say in the decision-making for metro flood protection.By Helmut Schmidt , November 19, 2009
Weather service flood outlook says soil conditions ‘very similar’ to fall 2008
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Late fall rains have kept groundwater conditions overly wet heading into the winter, which could affect spring flooding, the National Weather Service said today.November 18, 2009
Halstad residents wary of diversion
Say project would bring water fasterHALSTAD, Minn. – People who live in and around Halstad are concerned that a Red River flood control diversion around the Fargo-Moorhead area will just flush more water toward them faster.
By Tracy Frank , November 18, 2009
Flood diversion plans worries towns downstream
Residents worry their communities would suffer from flood control plan to save Fargo-Moorhead
Residents living downstream from Fargo-Moorhead along the Red River fear their towns would be sacrificed in a diversion plan to save the two larger cities from chronic flooding. Backers of the plan say it’s too early to panic.
By Dave Kolpack / Associated Press Writer , November 16, 2009
Red River diversion worries some in small towns
Plans to divert the Red River to save the cities of Fargo and Moorhead from flooding are being questioned by downstream residents who want more study.By Associated Press , November 15, 2009
‘Scum NASA’ rockets affect the weather
So much is being said and written about all the flooding problems, with so many solutions to those problems, that I think we should build a dome completely over North Dakota and put in a sprinkler system for the land.By Milo Buchholz , November 15, 2009
Flood group tells corps to consider three projects 
Local officials will have until the end of December to determine what sort of Red River diversion channel will meet the needs of Fargo-Moorhead area residents.
By Helmut Schmidt , November 13, 2009
Unease on the Sheyenne
Valley City residents want outlet impact study
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Hundreds of residents here are begging state officials to quit using the Devils Lake outlet until more is known about its environmental impacts on the Sheyenne River.
By Dave Olson , November 13, 2009
Walaker not ready to back North Dakota diversion
Says it’s dependent on cost-benefit ratioFargo Mayor Dennis Walaker said Thursday that it’s too early for him to throw his support behind a North Dakota flood diversion project.
By Helmut Schmidt , November 13, 2009
Grant boosts flood mapping efforts
Technology that helped Fargo-Moorhead residents fight the 2009 flood will soon be available to help residents up and down the Red River Valley cope with future disasters, officials said Wednesday.
By Dave Olson , November 12, 2009
Experts say mild weather to linger
The region has basked in a welcome run of mild weather lately. Dare we ask: Will it last?
By Patrick Springer , November 11, 2009
Browns Valley wraps up first phase of diversion project
The first signs of flood protection are showing up in Browns Valley, Minn., signs that may serve as an example to other border cities grappling with how to protect and please numerous stakeholders.
By Kelly Smith , November 11, 2009
Nearly 8 months after flood, Valley City's Main Street reopens
VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Valley City's Main Street is open again.
By Associated Press , November 10, 2009
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Using the dike as a nursery
Leroy Gross sent us these photos of a snapping turtle laying some eggs Tuesday a
Birthday Flood
Today is my son’s 11th birthday. This day not only brings memories of the birth of my first child, but also of the weather that was occurring outside our hospital window that afternoon in 1998. An area of low-pressure was moving slowly across the Red River Valley that day triggering pock
Posted by: Daryl Ritchison on Jun 18, 2009 at 4:59 AM | Storm TrackerA post to come
There's a big picture post I'm putting together that involves the Jamestown Reservoir. But I want to make sure it work
Bismarck Rain
A slow moving complex of Thunderstorms triggered areas of heavy rainfall in central North Dakota yesterday. Some of the totals near Bismarck are listed below. The data is from the National Weather Service in Bismarck. Rainfall Totals for June 15 LATEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS FROM JUNE 15 H
Posted by: Daryl Ritchison on Jun 16, 2009 at 8:13 AM | Storm TrackerOUR VOICES Network set up to help those with unmet needs
In response to the recent flooding throughout the state of North Dakota, the North Dakota Long-Term Recovery Committee and local Unmet Needs Committees are preparing to assist individuals and families hardest hit by the spring 2009 flooding. These groups, made up of local voluntary and faith-base
Posted by: floodblogger on Jun 3, 2009 at 3:54 PM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES Flood mitigation workshop set for June 8 in Wahpeton
Protect your home and your bank account from the ravages of flooding at the Community Mitigation Workshop to be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 8 at the Wahpeton Community Center. On hand to discuss flood maps, flood-fighting home improvement projects, benefits of flood insurance, p
Posted by: floodblogger on Jun 2, 2009 at 2:15 PM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES Fargo disaster recover center transitions into SBA loan center
Federal and State disaster officials announced today that the Disaster Recovery Center in Fargo has transitioned to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) beginning on Monday, June 1. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES), the Federal Emer
Posted by: floodblogger on Jun 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES ND FEMA aid tops $44 million
BISMARCK — Federal aid in housing grants, disaster loans and direct federal assistance mission assignments now stands at $44.3 million, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reported today. As part of the $44.3 million, FEMA has obligated $24.66 million in 46 Mission Assignments to other fed
Posted by: floodblogger on Jun 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM | Forum Flood Watch
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