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The City of Crookston Public Works and Water Departments are busy preparing for a possible high-water event as the water begins to rise along the Red Lake River. As of about 5:00 p.m. Monday night, the water had risen about 1.42 feet over the previous 48 hours to 7.02 feet in Crookston. Public Works Director […]
The risk of record flooding on the Red Lake River in Crookston continues to grow. A number of factors are playing into the flood risk, including high fall moisture, deep frost, very high snowpack, and very high snow water content. Additionally, the spring thaw is late favoring a fast thaw cycle and the risk of
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks released an updated flood outlook this morning. The risk for flooding in the Red River Basin has risen to moderate to major throughout the region. With two storm systems in line for the next week, the water content in the snowpack is expected to rise across the region.
Polk County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will conduct Skywarn Storm Spotter training classes. These training classes are beneficial for those who simply wish to become better informed, as well as those who want to be designated storm spotters. The training will be conducted by a Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the
The National Weather Service has issued an updated flood forecast showing a significant increase in the threat of snowmelt flooding across the main stem Red River and the sub-basins including the Red Lake River. “The bottom line up front is we do have a risk for significant flooding that has increased substantially since January,” said
Strong winds and blowing snow are forecasted for northwest Minnesota beginning Wednesday evening. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists of the importance of good winter driving habits. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Kittson, Marshall, Norman and Polk Counties in northwest Minnesota and a Winter Weather Advisory for
