Tag Archives: North Dakota

Flooding around the world (26 June edition)

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Anne Jefferson

Since the last edition of flooding around the world, flooding along the Mississippi River has mostly subsided, but flooding continues along the Missouri River and in China. Several new flood wetspots have also popped up, as the image below from … Continue reading →

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Floodwaters rising on the Red River

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Anne Jefferson

Fargo, North Dakota is coming out of its 3rd snowiest winter since 1885. Snow continued to fall into late March, and daytime temperatures have only been above freezing for few weeks. At night, it’s still below freezing, though starting tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Why does the Red River of the North have so many floods?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Anne Jefferson

Communities along the Minnesota-North Dakota border are watching the water levels, listening to the weather forecasts, and preparing for another season of flooding. It must be a disconcertingly familiar routine, as this will be the third year in a row … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, geohazards, hydrology