NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Around $5 million in damages have hit North Dakota roads and public infrastructure due to spring flooding. Gov. Doug Burgum requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, following an executive order he issued in April declaring a statewide flood emergency. He sent a letter to President Biden through the (FEMA) to request the major disaster from April…
BRECKENRIDGE, M.N. (KVRR) — The rapid melt continues and that is leaving some roads partially or totally covered in flood water. That includes a section of Wilkin County Road 16 northeast of Breckenridge. Crews are working to locate, barricade and flag troubled spots in the county. The scene of flooded fields and impassable roads was the normal in some spots…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks released its spring flood outlook. Major flooding is not expected in the valley, but there can be some chances of moderate flooding. Many factors went into determining the outlook including the amount of moisture in the fall, soil conditions, and the amount of snow on the ground. Right now,…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — The outflow on Baldhill Dam near Valley City will be increased next week due to an increased potential for spring flooding. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says although the area experienced moderate to severe drought last year, snowpack measured in the drainage area above the dam indicates an increased potential for flooding. The reservoir will…
A no travel alert has been issued for northeast North Dakota. Excessive rain and snow melting is also causing flooding in Steele, Traill and Cass Counties. Multiple county and township roads have been closed and officials are urging people to drive cautiously. Areas around Thompson and Hillsboro have water-filled ditches and overland flooding. If you come across washed out roads,…
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has officially opened their Tactical Operation Center. The center’s goal is to provide direct access to law enforcement for rural community members who have questions regarding the COVID-19 Crisis and potential spring flooding. The Sheriff’s Office says the Tactical Operation Center will remain staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m….
GRAND FORKS, N.D.- Mayor Michael Brown says there’s no place like Grand Forks. “Grand Forks is where, literally, the sky is not the limit. And we act confidently and competently to reach new opportunities,” Mayor Brown says. He says the city’s mission is to protect and serve. And this will be no exception once the spring flood comes. “I assure…
BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota will use $16.6 million in federal funds and state loans to cover damages from widespread spring flooding. The North Dakota Emergency Commission, headed by Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, approved the spending Thursday. Burgum requested federal help this spring in dealing with flooding that damaged homes, public infrastructure, hundreds of roads and thousands of acres of farmland in…
ST. PAUL, MN — After historic snowfall in February, followed by a quick warm-up and heavy rains this month, the risk of flooding in the Upper Midwest continues to grow, including the risk of soggy basements and flooded streets. Xcel Energy is preparing for potential flooding that may affect our facilities, as well as providing safety information to customers who…
MOORHEAD, MN — The Minnesota city of Moorhead has joined neighboring Fargo, North Dakota, in declaring a flood emergency along the river that separates the cities. Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd says the move enables the city to seek money from state and federal governments to help with potential impacts from Red River flooding. Fargo declared a flood emergency Monday. The National…
