Valley Flood Watch

FLOOD WATCH issued for Southern Valley

Valley Flood Watch — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:33:53 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for the following areas in the Red River Valley:

• Red River at Wahpeton (Wilkin and Richland Counties)
• Red River at Fargo (Cass and Clay Counties)
• South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin (Clay County)
• Buffalo River near Hawley (Clay County)
• Buffalo River near Dilworth (Clay County)
• Wild Rice River at Abercrombie (Richland County)

See NOAA for more info >>

Rivers in the Southern Valley Starting to Climb

KBMW News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:41 +0000

With the melting conditions continuing, area rivers are continuing to climb.

The Red River at Wahpeton-Breckenridge has gone up over 9 feet. The Otter Tail, Rabbit, Bois De Sioux, and Mustinka Rivers have all slightly gone up in the past 24 hours.

Wilkin County Engineer Tom Richels says discharge from Lake Traverse will continue until the Red River reaches 12 feet in Wahpeton-Breckenridge, and then the dam will be shut down, and water will be stored as long as possible. The levels at Orwell Dam have increased as well, and are being monitored closely as well.

Authorities are also closely monitoring the area rivers for any ice jams that may occur. Richels says they are keeping their eye on an area of the Otter Tail River just east of Breckenridge. Ice jams can cause river levels to climb 3 to 4 feet in a short period of time, and cause flooding in a short period of time.

Area Rivers Starting to Climb [KBMW News]

City of Dwight asking residents to conserve water

Valley Flood Watch — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:21 +0000

DWIGHT, N.D: Authorities in Dwight are asking residents to limit water usage for the time being. The city’s lift station is having a tough time keeping up with demand. More info at KBMW >>

Fargo Volunteer Shuttle Site Temporarily Changes

Valley Flood Watch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:02 +0000

March 10: Due to planned events at the Fargo Coliseum, the sandbag volunteer shuttle site will be temporarily moved to a different location, in the same parking lot. On Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 volunteers are asked to park at the Fargo North High School south parking lot, 801 N. 17^th Ave., instead of in front of the Coliseum. Registration will be held inside the high school lobby, inside the south entrance. Shuttles will continue to pick up and drop off volunteers on the hour and at half past the hour from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Volunteer shuttling will resume at the Fargo Coliseum on Monday, March 15.

Volunteer Shuttle Site Temporarily Changes [City of Fargo]

Moorhead and Clay County Declare State of Emergency

Valley Flood Watch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:03:02 +0000

Moorhead residents will have a single number to call if they have flood questions this spring, city officials said Tuesday, and Clay County officials warned that rural residents should get ready for possible overland flooding.

“You, too, have to be prepared,” Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist said at a news conference at which Clay County Commission Chairman Kevin Campbell and Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland discussed the states of emergency that have been declared for their respective flood preparations”.

Story courtesy of The Forum. Read the rest of the Article >>

Last of Fargo Neighborhood Meetings Tonight

Valley Flood Watch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:59:30 +0000

The City of Fargo will be finishing up their series of Neighborhood flood meetings tonight.

5:30pm: River Vili
6:30pm: Drain 27 west of I-29
7:30pm: Drain 53 south of 52nd Ave. to 64th Ave.
8:30pm: South Acres

Neighborhood meetings will be held at the Civic Center in Centennial Hall, 200 3rd St. N., Fargo. The PowerPoint presentation for the neighborhood meetings, as well as other information is available at the City of Fargo’s website.
Neighborhood Meetings [City of Fargo]

Fargo Neighborhood Flood Meeting Schedule

Valley Flood Watch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:37:55 +0000

Neighborhood Flood Meetings Scheduled

FARGO, N.D. (March 1, 2010) – Neighborhood flood meetings have been scheduled for March 2, 4, 9 and 10 at the Fargo Civic Center Centennial Hall, 200 3rd St. N. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to discuss specific flood plans for individual neighborhoods with local engineers and City leaders.

Time	Tuesday, March 2	Thursday, March 4	Tuesday, March 9	Wednesday, March 10
5:30 p.m.	Timberline	Rose Creek	River Drive Harwood Drive	River Vili
6:30 p.m.	Riverwood to N. Broadway	Oak Creek Copperfield Court Drain 27 from 1-29-40th Ave. S.	Belmont Park Lindenwood Drive	Drain 27 west of I-29
7:30 p.m.	Kandi Lane to 15th Ave. N.	Coulees Crossing Meadow Creek	I-94 to 30th Ave. S.	Drain 53 south of 52nd Ave. to 64th Ave.
8:30 p.m.	15th Ave. N. to 4th Ave. N.

City of Fargo News Release

Free Childcare for Moorhead Sandbaggers

Valley Flood Watch — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:36:27 +0000

MOORHEAD – The city of Moorhead and Minnesota State University Moorhead are teaming up to provide free child care for parents who want to help fill sandbags tonight.

MSUM’s athletic department has organized a “Kids Night Out” for youths 7-12 at MSUM’s Wellness center on 14th Street, halfway between Ninth Avenue and Sixth Avenue on the west side of the street.

Story courtesy of The Forum

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Fargo Neighborhood Meeting Scheduled for Tonight Cancelled

Valley Flood Watch — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:53:19 +0000

FARGO, N.D. (March 9, 2010) – A meeting scheduled for tonight at Hawthorne Elementary School to discuss neighborhood concerns about a proposed apartment building at 4^th St. S. and 6^th Ave. S. in Fargo has been cancelled. The meeting was cancelled due to a request made by petitioner Al Carlson for a continuation of the Planning Commission hearing on this matter, which is now scheduled on April 14, 2010.

March 10th Slated as “College Night” at Moorhead’s Sandbag Facility

Valley Flood Watch — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:24:19 +0000

March 10^th Slated as “College Night” at Moorhead’s Sandbag Facility

For one night only, any sandbagger can work to earn funds for their favorite college or university student organization.

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Every member of the public who sandbags on Wednesday, March 10^th between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. may pledge a $15 donation to the college or university student organization of their choice. The City of Moorhead will honor these pledges on behalf of citizens. Donations are limited to recognized student organizations from area colleges and universities. A list of eligible student organizations will be available at the sandbagging site.

Each participant will receive a free T-shirt and be eligible for door prizes.

Sandbagging is being conducted at the City’s Public Works Facility, located at 700 15^th Ave. N. Overflow parking is available at the Moorhead Armory, 1002 15^th Ave N. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves.

Courtesy of City of Moorhead Press Release