GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The first flood outlook for the Red River and Devils Lake Basins is out and it looks pretty good. National Weather Service in Grand Forks says the risk for moderate or higher spring flooding is low and running below long-term historical averages. Precipitation last November saturated soils and elevated river levels before freeze-up. But snowfall…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County declares a fire emergency and puts burn restrictions in place. The board of commissioners says it’s in effect through October 17th. The North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger Rating for Cass County is High, Very High or Extreme and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. The restriction includes…
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Scary scenes from Richland County, south of Fargo on Saturday. Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller captured this video while he was out following the storms. This tornado lofted dirt and debris into the air about 8 miles to the southwest of Colfax. There have not been been any reports of damage with this tornado and the…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Saying “we are not out of the woods yet”, Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar give an update on flooding in the state. Walz and Klobuchar were joined by the ag commissioner and public safety commissioner for an aerial tour of flooding. One of the hardest hit areas is Waterville in Le Sueur County where…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In recent weeks, we’ve seen severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, confirmed touchdowns and flooding across the region due to the strong storms that keep coming. Farmland and ditches are full of water, as seen in this video. I-94 going out towards the west side of the state was flooded due to the heavy rains. The National Weather…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Don’t be alarmed when you hear tornado sirens sounding. Many cities and counties are taking part in a tornado drill as part of North Dakota Severe Weather Awareness Week. A full-system test of the outdoor siren warning system in Fargo and Grand Forks will start at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday. People are encouraged to conduct a…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – We’re not done with this spring storm just yet. The National Weather Service issued an update Monday morning. They predict 3-6 more inches of snow in Fargo between now and Tuesday evening. Snow amounts are more significant further east. Detroit Lakes could see 4-8 more inches while Bemidji can expect 5-10 more inches. The northern…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The region is seeing snow and strong winds. Snow and strong winds are expected from Sunday through Tuesday, impacting travel conditions across the region. Crews from Fargo Public Works have been on staff since Saturday afternoon prepping for this storm. “We did some pre-treating of the roads, and now we’re out there scraping some of the…
FARGO (KVRR) – The first winter storm in several weeks is moving though the Red River Valley with high winds and dangerous windchills. Several schools across the region opted to cancel classes Tuesday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is advising no travel. Conditions have become extremely difficult to near impossible to travel due to poor visibility in open areas and…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The first spring flooding outlook looks very promising for the Red River Valley. National Weather Service predicts minor to isolated moderate flooding in some areas. Rain and freezing rain last month helped increase the amount of moisture that is available to run into streams and rivers. But snowfall has been well below normal across much…
