Overland Flooding Impacts on Gardens
Meteorologist Scott Sincoff takes a look at what overland flooding does to gardens when planting: Tags: Ag, Flooding, garden, gardening, overland, overland flooding, plants
Flooding
Northern Valley Still Facing Flood Warning
There is a concern that rainfall totals overnight could impact the river level
NECHE, N.D. — Only one flood warning remains in the northern valley. The warning for the Pembina River at Neche has been extended to Thursday. There is a concern that rainfall totals overnight could impact the river level. It has fallen from moderate to minor flood stage in the past 24 hours. The governor has declared an emergency declaration for…
Emergency Declaration for 9 North Dakota Counties
North Dakota Governor Burgum issues an Emergency Declaration for 9 counties
Gov. Burgum has issued an emergency declaration for nine northeastern counties experiencing spring flooding. Burgum had previously issued an executive order on March 24 declaring a state of emergency for Walsh County. The new order covers Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina, Pierce, Renville, Rolette and Towner counties. Overland flooding from snowmelt has washed out gravel roads and damaged culverts and bridges…
Overland Flooding Continues to Recede in Pembina County
Overland flooding continues to trickle down slowly according to the Pembina County Emergency Manager
COURTESY: DEANNA NEWELL PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. — The Pembina River at Neche is holding pretty steady in major flood stage. But water is starting to fall along Highway 18 which has been closed down since Sunday. Overland flooding continues to trickle down slowly according to the Pembina County Emergency Manager. He says the big concerns are still Highway 18, Highway…
Neche Port of Entry Shut Down by Flood Waters
Floodwaters have forced the closure of Highway 18, shutting down the Neche Port of Entry
COURTESY: DEANNA NEWELL NECHE, N.D. — The 2017 flood fight continues in the northern valley and the flood warning has been extended for the Pembina River at Neche. The area has been dealing with overland flooding for the past couple of weeks. It has forced the closure of Highway 18, shutting down the Neche Port of Entry. The county’s emergency…
Flooding Closes Neche Port of Entry
Ports At Pembina And Walhalla Remain Open
Commercial and passenger vehicles that normally travel through the Neche Port of Entry will have to take another route. Flooding has closed state Highway 18. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say that vehicles can go through ports at Pembina and Walhalla. Officials say water crossing the highway south of the port of entry at Neche has made the roadway…
Nearly 20 Years Since Major Blizzard of ’97
April 1997 began with temperatures in the 60s, giving people hope for spring after 10 blizzards that winter
NORTH DAKOTA — It’s been nearly 20 years since a devastating April blizzard struck North Dakota. It began as freezing rain or sleet on April 4th. By the time it was done on the 7th, it dumped as much as 2 feet of snow in some areas. April 1997 began with temperatures in the 60s, giving people hope for…
People in the Metro Area Enjoying Warm Weather
People say you don't have to use walking or exercising as an excuse to be outside
FARGO, N.D. — While other areas around our region are getting hit with the threats of flooding, people in the metro are getting outside to enjoy the warm weather. With temps expected to stay in the 50s and possibly hitting the 60s, people are taking advantage of the earlier than expected warm–up. People say you don’t have to use walking…
City of Grafton Prepping for Potential Major Flood
Crews have started to bring in supplies to build clay temporary levees.
GRAFTON, N.D. — The city of Grafton is fighting back against the flood waters. Crews have started to stock up to build temporary levees. “Starting tomorrow, there will be temporary dikes built at 5th street at McHugh Avenue and across at the campground entrance,” said Deputy Chief Alex Droske with the Grafton Police Department. “We will also be closing Wakeman…
Grafton Could See Major Flood Stage by Friday
Park River Record Crest Was Set in 2013 at 16.16 Feet
The Park River at Grafton is forecast to hit major flood stage by Friday. National Weather Service predicts the river will hit 14.5 feet then with a crest at 15.5 feet a few days later. That would put it in the top 10. The highest crest was recorded in May 2013 at 16.16 feet. The city park begins to flood…
