Flood Season 2011

Corps to increase outflows from western Minn. dam

Heavy rains are prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase the outflow from a western Minnesota dam.

Regional Flood News from Updraft

Storms firing West & North; Better Memorial weekend outlook?
Heavy rain today
3:40 p.m.
A dent in the drought
heavy rain
05/23

Special Features

Resources & Links Flood information in the Red River Valley and across Minnesota
Governor's Travels Flood Map Flood gauge readings around the region

Multimedia

Interstate 29 from the air
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Photos: Red River flooding from the air
Georgetown, Minn.
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Tiny Minn. town beats back flood waters
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Photos of Fargo-Moorhead, before and during flooding
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Photos: As river rises, flood fight picks up in Fargo-Moorhead
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Less flooding than expected in the first wave

MPR News Coverage

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Reinforcing levee in Minot N.D. flooding forces some Minn. companies to relocate Record flooding in North Dakota is affecting Minnesota companies with operations and facilities in that state.
Obama declares 20 Minnesota counties disaster areas The declaration will allow state and local governments and some nonprofit organizations to receive federal funding to help pay for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms and flooding.
Kindred meeting Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition A proposed diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead would flood several small upstream communities and thousands of acres of farm land. Hundreds of people would be relocated to make room for a large area to hold water during a flood.
Building a dike Sandbagging costs soar in Moorhead The bill for fighting the spring flood in Moorhead is coming due, and it's heading north of a budget-busting $2.5 million.

Flood Coverage from Minnesota Today

Minnesota River

Levee assessment hearing draws criticism, praise
New Ulm Journal, 04/04

Mississippi River

Brown: Hill of Three Waters
Minnesota Brown, 05/21

Red River

New Fargo-Moorhead flood maps to hit more homeowners' wallets
Minnesota Public Radio, 04/18

St. Croix River

Frac sand sediment threatens St. Croix River aquatic life
Minnesota Public Radio, 05/20

Statewide Flood Stories

In-Forum, May 23, 2012, 8:09 AM
Missouri River governors have questions on flood control
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 22, 2012, 2:33 PM
NONFICTION: The mesmerizing legend of a real-life mountain man
In-Forum, May 21, 2012, 8:13 AM
Minot group participating in ceremonies marking Joplin tornado
In-Forum, May 20, 2012, 12:02 AM
Diversion Discussion: FEMA, corps 100-year flood definitions differ
In-Forum, May 20, 2012, 12:02 AM
Moorhead moves forward with more home buyouts
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 19, 2012, 7:07 PM
Ron Burton was a businessman and a gentleman

Flooding updates for Sunday, April 10


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