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OVERLAND FLOODING

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Overland flooding closes at least 60 miles of Cass County roads PressPass

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution as overland flooding overtakes rural Cass County highways.

By Heidi Shaffer , April 10, 2011

Sewers back up in EGF PressPass

Even as the Red River slowly lowers, sewers backed up in some homes near the Valley Golf Course on the northwest end of East Grand Forks on Tuesday night as overland flooding from farm fields overwhelmed the city’s storm water drainage.

By Herald Staff Report , March 23, 2010

N.D. Transportation Department updates road closures PressPass

Water has receded east of Egeland on Highway 66, but has risen on Interstate 29 between Argusville and County Road 20, causing detours.

March 22, 2010

Harwood residents affected again by Sheyenne River overland water PressPass

Harwood residents affected again by Sheyenne River overland water But I-29 at Harwood unlikely to flood again this year
Overland flooding isolated DeAnn and Troy Diegel’s home here for six weeks in spring 2009. Now, the Diegels and other Harwood, N.D., residents are reluctantly waiting for it to happen again.

By Kristen Daum , March 19, 2010

Moorhead overhauls flood preparations PressPass

Moorhead will overhaul its flood-fighting game plan today to reflect a new projection of a rapid rise in Red River levels. Meanwhile, overland flooding continues to plague rural areas south of the city, flushing the residents of several farmsteads out of their homes.

By Mila Koumpilova , March 15, 2010

Fargo kicks into high flood-fighting mode PressPass

Fargo kicks into high flood-fighting mode On Sunday, the weather service predicted the Red in Fargo-Moorhead would reach 38 feet early Saturday morning — essentially leaving the metro area one week to rally once again.

By Mila Koumpilova , March 14, 2010

Abercrombie, N.D., swamped by 8 inches of rain

Water has filled 15 to 20 basements and crawl spaces and flooded streets in Abercrombie after about 8 inches of rain fell since Tusday afternoon, Mayor Kevin Bernier said.

By Mike Nowatzki , June 17, 2009

Richland residents warned about unexpected overland flooding from Sheyenne PressPass

About 15 farmsteads south of Kindred, N.D., are being warned about overland flooding from the Sheyenne River that’s inundating sections of land that weren’t expected to flood, Richland County Sheriff Larry Leshovsky said.

By Mike Nowatzki , April 21, 2009

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40-foot Red crest at Fargo expected; mayor says 1.5M sandbags needed PressPass

The Red River is expected to crest in Fargo next Saturday at a level of around 40 feet, and city officials are asking for volunteers to help with sandbagging. “It’s going to be a massive effort to protect the city to 40 feet,” Mayor Dennis Walaker said.

By Forum and Wire Reports , March 19, 2009

Storm system might add to flood concerns by early next week PressPass

Storm system might add to flood concerns by early next week A storm system continued its march toward the Northern Plains on Monday, threatening to aggravate the Red River Valley’s flood situation, as runoff forced road closures in Wilkin County, Minn.

By Mike Nowatzki , March 17, 2009

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