FLOOD
Choose a flood of kindness this spring
Sunshine! Warm (well, warmer) temperatures! Its amazing how my mood fluctuates with the weather forecast. I have been sitting under a gray cloud for far too long, and its making me crabby. No amount...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:25 PM
Your grace period has arrived - make the most of it.
If you are out and about looking around you can tell that we are finally transitioning between seasons. Winter, which is supposed to be over according to the calendar, is preparing to ease its way out...
Posted on 3/25/13 at 10:38 PM
Moderne ou Historique? The newly rebuilt Sutliff Bridge
What is modern and what is historic, when we look at bridges in general? This question is very difficult because it is based on the individual bridge and its appearance. Sometimes we cross a truss b...
Posted on 10/17/12 at 4:19 AM
15 Years Ago
It is hard to believe that fifteen years have passed by since the Flood of the Century in April 1997. That flood was preceded by what was arguably the most significant blizzard to strike the state o...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 8:16 AM
Areavoices Digest #55 - Talking Baseball and more
The snow might be starting to fall outside my window, but at Areavoices we're talking Major League baseball. I'm excited that one of our favorite bloggers, Chad Jacobsen of Twins Focus has taken on th...
Posted on 11/30/11 at 4:45 PM
Technology comes to the aid of Red River Valley flood fighters
GRAND FORKS — When floodwaters threatened Clausen Springs Dam on the Sheyenne River in April 2009, forcing the precautionary evacuation of the 55 residents of Kathryn just downstream, the North Dakota National Guard used remote video cameras mounted on Black Hawk helicopters to inspect damage.By Kevin Bonham , April 28, 2013
No firm crest prediction yet: Fargo flood fight set to begin
FARGO — Sandbagging efforts will begin here today as city leaders want to build levees up to 40 feet to prepare for a river crest late next week between 38 and 40 feet.By Erik Burgess , April 26, 2013
Northern valley towns taking no chances with lower flood risk
By Kevin Bonham , April 26, 2013
Grand Forks ready to help Fargo fight flood
GRAND FORKS — The first streams of Red River floodwater that would eventually besiege the city and damage 83 percent of its homes topped the dikes here 16 years ago Thursday.By Brandi Jewett , April 19, 2013
'No more waiting,' as crest forecast to near 2009's record
By Patrick Springer , April 18, 2013
Flood forecasters struggle to handle ‘uncharted territory’
FARGO - Forecasters will issue a new flood prediction today to give flood fighters guidance about the expected magnitude and timing of the impending Red River flood.By Patrick Springer , April 17, 2013
In the eye of the storm: For weather 'first responders,' flood season is a busy one
By Jennifer Johnson , April 07, 2013
FEMA reform could sharply drive up cost of flood insurance
FARGO — City officials are concerned that new national regulations could mean sharp jumps in flood insurance premiums for many Fargo homeowners — yearly increases that could start as early as next year.By Erik Burgess , March 30, 2013
NWS: Expect big floods
GRAND FORKS — Parts of the Red River Valley can expect major flooding in the coming weeks, as recent snowstorms and cold temperatures combined to substantially increase the risk of “a big one,” according to the National Weather Service.By Kevin Bonham , March 22, 2013
Homes bought out by city of Fargo on auction block
FARGO — Seven homes that have been bought out by the city of Fargo as part of its flood prevention efforts are up for auction.March 18, 2013
Conservation park restored in ND fairgrounds
MINOT (AP) — A park within the North Dakota state fairgrounds that lets visitors fish and shoot has been restored after last summer’s flooding.July 21, 2012
ND State Fair expects big year after 2011 flooding
MINOT (AP) — Officials are expecting a higher-than-normal turnout at this year's North Dakota State Fair, after historic flooding forced the cancellation of last year's event.July 16, 2012
Residents trapped by Minn. flood overcome
By Jana Hollingsworth , June 23, 2012
‘Terrible devastation’ in Duluth, Minn., Tuesday flood: Gov. views damage estimates topping $100M
DULUTH, Minn. — With all Northland residents apparently safe from immediate danger, state, federal and local officials began assessing damage Thursday from this week’s torrential rains and flash flood and already are putting the price tag well beyond $100 million.By John Myers , June 22, 2012
Thunderstorms sock SD: Rain in excess of 2 inches helps create sinkhole in Chamberlain
By Chris Huber , June 21, 2012
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