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Federal Disaster Funds Approved for North Dakota Flood Damage Following Record Snowfall

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Federal disaster funding has been made available to North Dakota to deal with damages caused by major spring flooding following record snowfall. The money became available on Wednesday, when President Joe Biden approved North Dakota Gov. …

Prospect of Heavy Rain Threatens Rural North Dakota Dam

An engineer heading planned reconstruction of an aging dam in northeastern North Dakota warned the state’s governor that upcoming rainfall could add pressure to the earthen structure already weakened by flooding. Zach Hermann, of Fargo-based Houston Engineering, told Gov. Doug …

North Dakota Governor Seeking Federal Help With Damaging Storms

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum plans to ask for federal help in dealing with damaging floods and a severe winter storm that left thousands without electricity. As a precursor to a presidential disaster declaration request, Burgum has issued a statewide …

Midwest States to Get Federal Help After Disaster Declarations Approved

At least three Midwest states – Michigan, Missouri and North Dakota will receive federal help after President Donald Trump approved their requests for federal disaster declarations. Missouri requested a federal disaster declaration for severe storms in early May. Missouri Gov. …

North Dakota Officials Promoting Flood Insurance in Red River Valley

Officials in North Dakota say it’s time for property owners in flood-prone areas of the Red River Valley to think about buying flood insurance. The push comes as early signs suggest a heightened risk of flooding this spring. The Red …

NOAA: North Dakota at Highest Risk for Spring Flooding

Northern North Dakota – the Souris River, Devils Lake and the northernmost reaches of the Red River – has the greatest risk of major flooding this spring, while moderate flooding is possible over southern Idaho in the Snake River basin, …

Heavy Snowpack Has Some in North Dakota Wary of Spring Flooding

Some Minot residents who endured the Souris River flood of 2011 are having trouble digesting the current snowpack numbers. The National Weather Service says the snowfall total in the city for November and December is approaching 43.5 inches, which is …