darell1976 Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/The-City-of-Fargo-asks-for-hundreds-of-volunteers-to-make-a-million-sandbags-in-anticipation-of-spring-flood-507326891.html Fargo city administrator, Bruce Grubb, says the city is planning for at least the 10 percent scenario—that says the river would reach 40.3 feet. "If we over prepare, we're fine with that, we just don't want to risk underpreparing," Grubb said. On Friday, the flood outlook raised a couple feet—previously the worst-case scenario was looking to be around 39 feet. Now, there's a five percent chance it'll get to 41.4 feet. "The levels were raised quite substantially," Grubb said. With a record in 2009 of just under 41 feet, the city says a lot of the work will require volunteers to operate the spiders: the machines making sandbags. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 I wish everyone a safe flood fight. Hopefully this snow melts slowly over several weeks. 2 Quote
Hockeygirl97 Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Hard to believe it's been over 20 years since the 97 flood....too bad Fargo couldn't have figured out a decent flood prevention plan in that time... hopefully they can hit their million bag goal. Quote
darell1976 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Hockeygirl97 said: Hard to believe it's been over 20 years since the 97 flood....too bad Fargo couldn't have figured out a decent flood prevention plan in that time... hopefully they can hit their million bag goal. They have but Minnesota blocked it, then a federal judge so it’s all politics. I guess not going under in 97 was their mistake. Quote
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 7 hours ago, darell1976 said: They have but Minnesota blocked it, then a federal judge so it’s all politics. I guess not going under in 97 was their mistake. The Diversion is the mistake. Permanent diking is more then adequate to provide complete protection but in the now 10 years since the 2009 flood, Fargo still hasn't completed the dikes in town (along the river) that are required even with the diversion. The diversion is an economic development boondoggle that continues to get more and more over budget. 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! said: The Diversion is the mistake. Permanent diking is more then adequate to provide complete protection but in the now 10 years since the 2009 flood, Fargo still hasn't completed the dikes in town (along the river) that are required even with the diversion. The diversion is an economic development boondoggle that continues to get more and more over budget. Hope all holds well in Fargo, this could be a battle. Quote
UND1983 Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 36 minutes ago, andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! said: The Diversion is the mistake. Permanent diking is more then adequate to provide complete protection but in the now 10 years since the 2009 flood, Fargo still hasn't completed the dikes in town (along the river) that are required even with the diversion. The diversion is an economic development boondoggle that continues to get more and more over budget. Easy upstream coalition guy. 4 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, UND1983 said: Easy upstream coalition guy. #keepDraytonNDsafe Quote
Siouxphan27 Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: #keepDraytonNDsafe #movetohigherground Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 11 hours ago, darell1976 said: They have but Minnesota blocked it, then a federal judge so it’s all politics. I guess not going under in 97 was their mistake. If Fargo hadn't prioritized potential south Fargo expansion over neighboring townships, they likely wouldn't be having as much trouble getting it approved as they are. 2 Quote
darell1976 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Posted March 19, 2019 38 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: If Fargo hadn't prioritized potential south Fargo expansion over neighboring townships, they likely wouldn't be having as much trouble getting it approved as they are. Now they have new buildings all over farm land just prime for overland flooding. They did protect people from the river with floodwalls but the overland flooding could bite them in the butt. Quote
darell1976 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Posted March 19, 2019 https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/4586561-grand-forks-could-declare-flood-emergency-soon-says-city The city of Grand Forks could declare a flood emergency early next week, according to City Engineer Al Grasser. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 Lots of wet basements in GF, last weekend rain pushed the city to it's water handling limit. https://www.grandforksherald.com/incoming/4680014-Weekend-storms-pushed-Grand-Forks’-water-infrastructure-to-its-limits Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: Lots of wet basements in GF, last weekend rain pushed the city to it's water handling limit. https://www.grandforksherald.com/incoming/4680014-Weekend-storms-pushed-Grand-Forks’-water-infrastructure-to-its-limits This sucks I wish those affected good luck 1 Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted September 26, 2019 Posted September 26, 2019 After all the talk and fearmongering of the mighty flood of 19... Its a real kick in the testicles that a Late September rainstorm causes the most harm. Prayers for thosr dealing with loses. Not fun. I hate water sometimes. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: How are things looking for this spring now? Looking like crest in a couple days around 29' then recrest next Wednesday at 30' depending on moisture from storm tomorrow/Friday. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: Looking like crest in a couple days around 29' then recrest next Wednesday at 30' depending on moisture from storm tomorrow/Friday. Sounds good. Is much sandbagging going on or necessary? Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: Sounds good. Is much sandbagging going on or necessary? None that I'm aware of or have heard of. Typically will sandbag parts of Edgewood Golf Course at this height but not this year with social distancing. Quote
Cratter Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 RR is peaking soon. Barely anyone has even said anything about it. No worries this year. Media seems to be preoccupied with something else. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cratter said: RR is peaking soon. Barely anyone has even said anything about it. No worries this year. At least something is going our way. Quote
Redneksioux Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 English coulee has caused some issues southwest of grand forks. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, Cratter said: RR is peaking soon. Barely anyone has even said anything about it. No worries this year. Media seems to be preoccupied with something else. Drove over Kennedy Bridge (Hwy#2) and Point Bridge today, water coming up with lots of ice. Sorlie Bridge (Downtown) is blocked by city from traffic, some sand bags on trucks, maybe going to put The Wall up? Overall should be manageable. Rain already started, turning to 4" to 6" snow next couple days. Could have an impact? Your definitely right with the preoccupied. Quote
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