NECHE, ND (KVRR) — In the northern part of North Dakota, the town of Neche has faced another round of flood waters. It is an issue they hope will go away in the near future as they continue to wait for federal approval for the town to build permanent, flood protection. Neche is over 160 miles north of Fargo. “It…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks says all river points have crested, except for the far northern Red River. Drayton and Pembina crests are expected late this week into early next week. They are both in moderate flood stage. The weather service says the melting of any lingering snowpack and upcoming precipitation may prolong high river…
MINTO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is another flood fight underway in Minto, North Dakota, about a half hour northwest of Grand Forks in Walsh County. U.S. Highway 81 through Minto is closed due to rising water along with several county and township roads. There is a lot of overland flooding in the county. The Rural Volunteer Emergency Services Department spent…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The rising Red River in Fargo-Moorhead will cause the closure of the 15th Avenue/12th Avenue North Bridge between the two cities. Crews will shut it down at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. The Red River in Fargo-Moorhead will likely reach its high point of about 34 feet this weekend or early next week. That is considered major…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo should not experience any significant flooding problems if the current forecast holds, but city engineer Nathan Boerboom said the city is staying vigilant. The Red River is still actively rising but the crest level is unknown. National Weather Service has indicated that it’s probably somewhere within a 32 to 35 foot range….
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Rising flood waters and overland flooding has led to several road closures in Clay County. Sections of 28th Ave South in Glyndon Township and parts of 110th Avenue North in Kragnes Township remain closed. Other rural roads are still underwater mainly along the Buffalo River corridor. High water got close to homes and businesses, but…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rising flood waters have caused several road closures in western Cass County, North Dakota. Cass Highway 1, Cass Highway 32, and Cass Highway 3 are experiencing closures at this time. People should be aware of changing conditions on these roads. Updates will be available at www.casscountynd.gov/roads. For general flood related questions, please call the Cass County…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I think we’ve had some wonderful news happen over the last several days when Easter came the sun came out and everybody was happy. And what happened with that was the melting. Well, that’s great, but guess what’s happening there It will flood again this spring. And with a flood comes my vest and come sandbags.”…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As it warms up and the snowmelt begins, community leaders all across the region are gearing up for the spring flood fight. A Monday press conference is planned with elected officials from Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County to give an update on local efforts and strategies as the flood outlook progresses. They’ll also give an…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven received an update on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service and discussed disaster and first responder preparations being made in the region. This includes sandbagging operations which are set to begin later this week. The meeting took place this morning and participants included Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie…
