Flood Emergency Declared in North Dakota

news image
Special Stories
28 Mar 2019 6:09 PM
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a flood emergency this week in anticipation of 'significant floods' due to snowmelt. A flood emergency means that the local government can make sure equipment and personnel can be ready to act whenever necessary when responding to flooding. Evacuations have already occurred in parts of the state. At least 50 homes and 110 people have been displaced due to floodwaters, according to the North Dakota Governor's Office. So far, the hardest hit areas and places to watch include (but aren't limited to) the James River Basin, Devils Lake Basin, Red River Basin and the Yellowstone River Basin. Read the full press release about the flood emergency here. Excessive snowmelt is expected to continue across North Dakota through the weekend which will keep river levels rising. Down to the south, heavy rain across Missouri is making the local, smaller rivers to rise quickly. Take the Grand River in Missouri for instance: Related Story: Flood Impacts Continue Across The Country What has led to the excessive flooding so far this month?
  1. Heavy autumn rains, followed by deep snowpack throughout winter
  2. A deep frost depth
  3. Heavy rainfall in mid-March
  4. Warm temperatures quickly melting the deep snow
We will continue to update you regarding the latest developments on the Great Plains flooding. For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Steve Glazier
All Weather News
More
Another Spring Storm for the East Coast

Another Spring Storm for the East Coast

A strong low-pressure system in the eastern G

28 Mar 2024 3:15 AM
Spring Snow in California Bolsters Snowpack

Spring Snow in California Bolsters Snowpack

Snow is falling again on the West Coast thank

28 Mar 2024 3:10 AM
Weekend Forecast: Rain in Southern California

Weekend Forecast: Rain in Southern California

Yet another system is on tap for the West Coa

28 Mar 2024 3:10 AM
Isolated Severe Storms Overnight in the Southeast

Isolated Severe Storms Overnight in the Southeast

A front lingering around the I-95 corridor wi

28 Mar 2024 3:00 AM
EASTER FORECAST: Who's Cracking Open Some Nice Weather

EASTER FORECAST: Who's Cracking Open Some Nice Weather

Some parts of the country have been dye-ing t

28 Mar 2024 1:00 AM
Temps Plummet, Storms Possible in Texas

Temps Plummet, Storms Possible in Texas

Say it ain't snow! Some spots across Oklahoma

27 Mar 2024 8:15 PM
Great Lakes to Midwest Storms Overnight

Great Lakes to Midwest Storms Overnight

MIDWEST to GREAT LAKES - After a busy day of

27 Mar 2024 3:00 AM