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A flood that would make even Noah turn and run
Massive floods are not only common on Earth but 3.5 billion years ago they raged across the Martian landscape. One of the most dramatic issued from a breach in a rift called Mangala Fossae. 'Mangala...
Posted on 10/31/11 at 2:36 PM
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Be Prepared
I wrote this original article back in 2009 as the Red River Valley was recovering from a record flood. In the last few weeks, the news has been warning us of another major flood. Many of us in the mid...
Posted on 2/8/11 at 12:01 PM
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Flooding ravages Duluth and Northland roads and homes

Flooding ravages Duluth and Northland roads and homes Floodwaters engorged by a 24-hour deluge of up to 10 inches crumbled roads and damaged homes and businesses in Duluth, Superior and surrounding areas on Wednesday and caused the drowning deaths of dozens of animals at the Lake Superior Zoo.

By John Myers , June 21, 2012

Floodwaters receding

Floodwaters receding The Mississippi River is dropping once again, after reaching a second crest of 17.76 feet Wednesday morning, April 13.

April 14, 2011

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East First Street resident is ‘overwhelmed’ by sandbagging response

The river has been part of Lloyd Fanum’s life for as long as he can remember, dating back to when he was in the Merchant Marines and now the Coast Guard Auxiliary. And, he has lived along the Mississippi River in East Hastings for 30 years.

By Jane Lightbourn , March 31, 2011

Second crest of Mississippi River is expected

Early flood predictions were high enough to cause plenty of worry along the riverfront, but it’s beginning to look like the flood of 2011 will be much tamer than originally expected. The latest National Weather Service forecast puts the flood crest at 17.5 feet on March 31, almost four feet lower than predicted last week. By April 6, the water is expected to recede back to 15.9 feet.

By Katrina Styx , March 31, 2011

Latest river crest forecast is 17.5 feet

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The 2011 flood is expected to crest much lower than many had feared. The National Weather Service is now predicting the river will crest at 17.5 feet on March 31.

March 28, 2011

Hundreds of volunteers turn out to fill sandbags in Hastings

Hundreds of volunteers turn out to fill sandbags in Hastings Hundreds of volunteers turned out in Hastings on Saturday morning to fill sandbags, which will be used to protect homes in east Hastings from rising floodwaters.

By Chad Richardson , March 26, 2011

National Weather Service forecast still points to major flooding in Minnesota

The National Weather Service (NWS) today issued a updated flood forecast that still shows widespread flooding across Minnesota. Major flooding is expected up and down the Red River valley and forecasters believe water levels in the Moorhead area could exceed 2009 flood levels.

March 25, 2011

Congressman Kline comes to Hastings, surveys city's east side

Congressman Kline comes to Hastings, surveys city's east side United States Representative John Kline was in Hastings Friday to get informed on this year's predicted flood.

By Chad Richardson , March 25, 2011

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State opens emergency flood center

State opens emergency flood center Opening the Minnesota Emergency Operations Center has become all too common as spring floods approach, but there is a major difference this year. Nine counties were affected by floods two years ago. A year ago, 20 counties were flooded. This year, state officials say 40 to 50 counties, including Washington, are likely to see floods.

By Don Davis , March 24, 2011

State opens emergency flood center

ST. PAUL -- The state Emergency Operations Center opened today as flooding begins in southern Minnesota, with problems expected to move north in coming weeks.

By Don Davis , March 24, 2011

As water rises, bridge work in the river ceases

Earlier this month, there were reasons for the contractors working on the new Hastings bridge to be optimistic. While predictions called for the possibility of significant flooding, the weather was cooperating and it looked possible that a devastating flood was going to be averted. That optimism was thrown out the window this week.

By Chad Richardson , March 24, 2011

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Lock and Dam in Hastings prepares for flood; forecast is 18.9 feet by the end of the month

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According to National Weather Service forecasts, the Mississippi River is expected to cross into the major flooding stage about midnight, March 26. As of 6 a.m. March 25, the river was at 13.72 feet. The latest predictions say the river will reach 18.9 feet on March 31. At that height, portions of Lock and Dam Road will be under water, and those who work at the lock and dam will have to use an alternate route to get to work.

By Katrina Styx , March 23, 2011

Flood concerns grow in Newport, as floodwaters expected to spill over levee

With the Mississippi River set to rise rapidly this week, Newport officials are warning that floodwaters appear very likely to spill over an 800-foot-long levee that protects a low-lying neighborhood on the city’s west side.

March 22, 2011

Flood preparations continue; sandbagging effort to take place in Hastings on Saturday

The City of Hastings and the Bless Hastings volunteer organization are coordinating efforts in preparation of the predicted spring flooding along the Mississippi River in Hastings.

March 22, 2011

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‘In uncharted territory’: Fargo-Moorhead braces for record flood; rural evacuations ongoing

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FARGO - A flood fight that was supposed to be 95 percent buttoned up in Fargo-Moorhead Wednesday morning morphed into a 100 percent battle by 1 p.m., as the forecast for the Red River crest was bumped up another foot to 41 feet.

By Helmut Schmidt , March 26, 2009

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