Tag: Flooding

Koochiching County Sheriffs Office on Flooding response to help residents

RE: RAINY LAKE BASIN FLOODING UPDATE                                                                                     May 9th, 2022 Rainy Lake water levels continue to rise in response to spring snowmelt and recent rainfall. In response to these rises, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office has activated the Emergency Operations Center to help coordinate resources, track expenses, and streamline information…
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May 10, 2022 0

Polk County Still Busy Dealing with Damaged and Flooded Roads

Fosston, MN — It’s been a few weeks since heavy rains caused the initial flooding in the Red River Valley and authorities in Polk County, which was among the hardest hit, are still dealing with the impacts. Polk County Emergency Manager Jody Beauchane, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently, says not only…
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May 9, 2022 0

Steele County Emergency Crews Continue Dealing with Effects of Area Flooding

FINLEY, N.D. – The Steele County Sheriff’s Department, Hatton Rural Fire District and other regional agencies continue to provide crucial support when possible to area residents during this flood event.  “A Steele County farmstead, which had dike protection, was inundated on Sunday night near Hatton,” said Steele County Sheriff Wayne Beckman. “With the help of…
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April 25, 2022 0

Spring Flooding & Moisture Levels Vary Greatly Throughout Region

Fargo, ND — From one side of the state to the other, North Dakota has been experiencing some very unique and contrasting weather patterns recently. On the eastern side of the state and in the Red River Valley, people have been experiencing spring flooding, but North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says most…
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March 28, 2022 0