Tag Archives: Spring Flood 2009

Fargo second crest

The stage at Fargo leveled off this morning at 34.0 ft, hardly enough to be called a second crest since it only rose 2.5 ft in the last six days. NWS had predicted the second crest from 38 to 40 … Continue reading

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Legislative forum postponed

The Legislative Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley and the FM Chamber scheduled for Saturday will be postponed to a yet to be determined date. For more information contact Susan at 701-297-6815.

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Grand Forks crested

Latest river readings show Grand Forks crested at 49.5 ft (USGS website, provisional) earlier today. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nd/nwis/uv?cb_00060=on&cb_00065=on&format=rdb&period=1&site_no=05082500   —————————————————— Latest NWS Flood Warning for Grand Forks: 431 PM CDT WED APR 01 2009 …A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE … Continue reading

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Grand Forks Crest Forecast

A NWS statement issued at 1:30 AM this morning by NWS shows: "…THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO A CREST BETWEEN 50 AND 52 FEET…WHICH SHOULD OCCUR DURING THE LATTER HALF OF THE WEEK." The NWS statement shows a forecasted … Continue reading

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EVAC volunteer struck by vehicle, in critical but stable condition

Innovis Health reports on their blog that an 11-year veteran of the Emergency Vehicle Assistance Communications (EVAC) volunteer from MeritCare was struck by a vehicle this afternoon while monitoring an intersection to keep it clear for vehicles serving the emergency … Continue reading

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Main Avenue bridge closed

The Main Avenue bridge connecting Fargo and Moorhead has been closed. The Forum is currently tracking down more information. A police officer said Interstate 94 is the only road connecting the two cities. Hayden Goethe The Forum newsroom Saturday, March … Continue reading

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Mandatory evacuation residents allowed back in during day

Residents living within the mandatory evacuation areas of Belmont and River Vili neighborhoods are being allowed home during day hours to collect valuables and to monitor their sump pumps. Each neighborhood includes about 60 homes. Residents are asked to check … Continue reading

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Municipal Court Trials cancelled

The City of Fargo’s Municipal Court is cancelling all court appearances and trials for the week of March 30 through April 3. Those with scheduled appearances should contact the clerk’s office on Monday at (701) 241-1316 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 … Continue reading

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State relocates adults from Prairie St. John’s and Friendship Inc.

North Dakota Department of Human Services has made its two institutions and regional human service center staffs available to serve the needs of vulnerable individuals impacted by flooding in Fargo.   On Friday night, the department’s State Hospital staff triaged … Continue reading

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Latest news from the National Guard

Here’s an update on the latest activities of the North Dakota National Guard: As of 11 a.m. today, 1,369 Guardsmen were on duty in Fargo. By the end of today, that total number is expected to exceed 1,900. National Guard Soldiers … Continue reading

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