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Flood threat has subsided

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 28, 2020

Courtesy National Weather Service As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the Red River at Grand Forks has slipped back into its banks and, at 26.8 feet is below flood stage. The river crested at 47.48 feet early Saturday morning, April 11. Roads […]

Red River continues falling; bridges now open

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 20, 2020

As of April 20, the Red River at Grand Forks is now in minor flood stage and continues falling. The Sorlie and Point Bridges are now open, and much of the Greenway has also reopened.

Red River continues steady fall; Point Bridge reopens this afternoon

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 15, 2020

The Red River continues its steady fall, standing at 43.3 feet Wednesday, April 15 from a crest of 46.3 feet Sunday. The river is now in moderate flood stage, and is expected to be in minor flood stage by Sunday, April […]

Red River has returned to moderate flood stage

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

The Red River at Grand Forks crested at 47.48 feet early Saturday morning, April 11. It is now falling, and early Monday morning returned to moderate flood stage at 45.1 feet. It’s expected to continue a steady fall, barring major moisture […]

Red River crest expected at 48 feet Friday

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Courtesy National Weather Service The National Weather Service has updated its flood prediction for the Red River at Grand Forks to 48 feet sometime Friday, April 10. The City of Grand Forks sent out information earlier; crews will install the floodwall closure […]

Cooler weather will lead to extended flood crest

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Courtesy National Weather Service An extended flood crest for East Grand Forks is expected due to last week’s storm and expected cooler weather, says the National Weather Service in an April 8 flood briefing. The Red River at East Grand Forks is […]

River has begun dropping; secondary crest expected Sunday

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 7, 2020

Courtesy National Weather Service The Red River at Grand Forks, after an initial crest of 45.4 feet Monday, has begun dropping. It is expected to remain steady or falling for the next few days, then to rise again for a secondary […]

Red River expected to crest Monday evening

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Courtesy National Weather Service Moderate flooding continues on the Red River at East Grand Forks, with a crest expected Monday evening at 46.6 feet. At 9:45 a.m. Friday, April 3, the river was at 41.1 feet. Flood stage is 28 feet. The Sorlie […]

Red River has entered flood stage

Jan Orvik Uncategorized April 2, 2020

Courtesy National Weather Service After several days of warm weather, The Red River at East Grand Forks has entered flood stage. As of 6:45 a.m. Thursday, April 2, it stood at at 35.8 feet. Flood stage is 28 feet, and the […]

Flood forecast improved

Jan Orvik Uncategorized March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

Lower than normal precipitation and a slow, gradual thaw have led to cautious optimism as the Red River flood forecast was lowered to 46 feet, significantly less than previously forecast. Lower than normal precipitation since mid-January, a good outlook for less […]

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