FLOOD
Belford wants end to Devils Lake disputes
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — Ramsey County Commissioner Joe Belford says he thinks a commission with both North Dakota and Manitoba officials is needed to put to rest disputes over Devils Lake.November 20, 2009
Valley soil conditions mirror 2008
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service says late-fall rains in the Red River Valley have kept groundwater conditions overly wet heading into the winter, which could affect spring flooding.November 19, 2009
GF County mulls flood-fighting policy
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grand Forks County commissioners plan to adopt an official written flood policy before the next spring flooding threat.November 18, 2009
Downstream communities want voice in diversion decision
(WDAY TV) - Downstream of Fargo-Moorhead, people are worried about what effects a possible diversion could have on their community.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 17, 2009
Downstream towns worried about Red River diversion
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Residents living downstream from Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., along the Red River fear their towns would be sacrificed in a diversion plan to save the two larger cities from chronic flooding. Backers of the plan say it's too early to panic.By DAVE KOLPACK , November 15, 2009
Area cities continue with flood protection efforts
(WDAY TV) - The Mayor of Lisbon is concerned the wet fall could mean more flooding for the small town. People in Ransom County battled record levels on the Sheyenne River this spring.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 15, 2009
Fargo mayor not ready to support ND diversion
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Fargo's mayor says he's not ready to support a diversion project on the North Dakota side of the Red River because it does not meet the federal cost-benefit standards.November 13, 2009
Group wants Devils Lake outlet stopped
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — Opponents of the Devils Lake outlet say more than 700 people have signed petitions asking the state to stop draining the swollen lake.November 13, 2009
Linton still trying to recover from flooding
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The south central North Dakota community of Linton is still trying to recover from record spring flooding.November 13, 2009
Group narrows Red River flood control options
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A group studying permanent flood protection for the Fargo-Moorhead area has narrowed its choices to three possible diversion projects along the Red River.November 13, 2009
Minnesota Senator favors North Dakota diversion
(WDAY TV) - Another “no” for a Minnesota diversion flood protection project; this time from U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 12, 2009
Bismarck to help pay damage from water main break
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck home flooded from a summer water main break is getting some help in covering the damage.November 12, 2009
More homes to need insurance with flood plain changes
(WDAY TV) - It appears more homeowners in Richland County will be forced to buy insurance with changes to the flood plain.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 12, 2009
Draining Devils Lake raises concerns downstream
Valley City, ND (WDAY TV) - North Dakota's water commission today approved giving a 15 million dollar upgrade to the Devils Lake outlet that drains floodwaters into the Sheyenne River. It'll move up to 6 inches of water off the flooded lake under ideal conditions. While it's good news for Devils Lake, some people downstream in Valley City are worried about more water coming their way.
By Christina Vaughn , November 12, 2009
Ransom County officials consider retention ponds for flood protection
Lisbon, ND (WDAY TV) - Officials in Ransom County are also looking for the answer to permanent flood protection. They say the Baldhill Dam isn't enough and right now, homeowners are pushing for retention ponds. At another flood meeting, this time outside the metro, discussion turned to how the Baldhill Dam effects flooding in rural towns.
By Travis Skonseng , November 12, 2009
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OUR VOICES High Red
One of the most frequent questions asked of methis week were several individuals wondering if the Red River had ever been this high during the month of November. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) only has such records going back to 1901 for Fargo Moorhead. In those 108 years of record keep
Posted by: Daryl Ritchison on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM | Storm Tracker
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