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Valley Flood Watch
Interstate 29 reopens from Harwood to Hillsboro
HARWOOD, N.D. (The Forum) – Interstate 29 north of Fargo from Harwood to Hillsboro is reopened, the North Dakota Department of Transportation stated in a news release this morning. Overland flooding closed the 31-mile stretch Sunday from Exit 69 to Exit 100. Water is still up to the shoulder north of Harwood to Argusville, with [...]
Wind + Water = Waves and Washouts
Sustained winds between 20 and 25 MPH are likely to create wave action on flooded fields and swollen rivers. This may result in erosion on north/south oriented roadways, and accelerate road washouts. Cass County Government is urging all motorists to pay close attention to the roads they are using and exercise caution when travelling in [...]
Kindred and Davenport Flood Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 PM for the communities of Kindred and Davenport at the Kindred High School, 55 1” Avenue South in Kindred. The meeting will be hosted by Kindred Mayor Wayne Lunder and Davenport Mayor Larry Palluck. Rural homeowners in and around these communities are also invited to attend. The purpose of the [...]
Contingency Sandbag Removal in Fargo Underway
FARGO, N.D. – In an effort to return Fargo neighborhoods to normal as quickly as possible, crews are removing contingency sandbag pallets. This does not include the removal of sandbag dikes currently being used to protect homes from floodwater. Crews will remove contingency bags starting in south Fargo and move north. All contingency bags are [...]
Sheyenne River expected to give Cass County residents more floodwaters
FARGO (The Forum) – Cass County officials are preparing for more flooding now that flows from the Baldhill Dam are projected to bring the Sheyenne River to record levels in Valley City. County Engineer Keith Berndt said residents in the Kindred and Davenport areas may have to take action to fend off the Sheyenne River [...]
Crest predictions amended for Valley City, Lisbon
BISMARCK (AP) — The National Weather Service has amended its crest prediction for the Sheyenne River at Valley City. The agency had expected the river to crest Tuesday night at 18.5 feet. Meteorologist Greg Gust says the river is now expected to crest Friday morning at 20.5 feet. A record crest of 20.6 feet was [...]
Cass County officials urge vigilance as floodwaters remain high
WEST FARGO (The Forum) – Cass County officials say the peak of this year’s spring flood has likely passed but they stressed continued vigilance Tuesday as waters remained high in many rural areas. Interstate 29 between Harwood and Exit 100 near Hillsboro will remain closed through at least today, Highway Patrol Captain Eldon Mehrer said. [...]
Floodwaters likely to linger in rural Cass
REED TOWNSHIP, N.D. (The Forum) – Floodwaters on Wally Nelson’s property north of West Fargo are nothing new, but the depth and extent are unprecedented this year, he said Monday. “Every year is just a little bit different,” said Nelson, a 76-year-old who has lived on his land in rural Cass County for more than [...]
Caution Advised when Dealing With Flood-Damaged Electrical Equipment
BISMARCK, ND – After suffering damages caused by flooding, it may be instinctive to immediately begin the cleanup process. The North Dakota State Electrical Board cautions North Dakotans when dealing with water-damaged electrical equipment. If electrical wiring or equipment (breaker panel or fuse box) has been submerged in water due to the recent flooding, owner [...]
Private Well Safety a Concern During Flooding
FARGO – Fargo Cass Public Health would like to remind area residents with private wells to be cautious of the hazards that come along with floodwaters. Floodwaters can transport disease carrying materials from barnyards, feedlots or sewage disposal systems into drinking water wells. Water from a well that may have been flooded should not be [...]
