Articles tagged under: National Weather Service
Red River Flood Outlook Similar to Last Year
Published March 13, 2020
The latest spring flood outlook from the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks continues to call for moderate to major flooding for the Red River Basin similar to last year. Grand Forks-based NWS meteorologist Greg Gust says soil moisture…Another Flood Outlook Expected This Week
Published March 9, 2020
On Thursday, the National Weather Service will release another spring flood outlook. Based in Grand Forks, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says the warmer than normal conditions expected this month will have an impact. "The temperature regime we're seeing could…Above Normal Spring Flood Risk in Red River Valley
Published January 27, 2020
According to the National Weather Service, the risk of spring flooding is above normal in the Red River Valley. The wet fall and near-to-above average snowfall increases flood risk. "Right off the get-go, we're sitting with conditions charged for runoff.…Snow Pack Piling Up in Northern Plains
Published January 20, 2020
More snow fell across the Northern Plains over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Thief River Falls had 11 inches of snow in this latest event, Crookston, Minnesota had 9.5 inches of snow, Grand Forks, North Dakota had…Wetter Than Normal Winter Predicted
Published October 23, 2019
Above normal rain and snow is causing flooding, high river levels and abnormally wet ground this fall. National Weather Service Deputy Chief for Weather Services in the central region Kelly Allen says a wetter than normal winter is expected, especially…Record Rainfall
Published October 3, 2019
It’s no secret the Red River Valley had a wet September. Many farmers are still waiting to resume harvest. According to National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust, the Fargo area tipped the scale at 4.5 inches of rain…Flooding Still a Concern in Red River Basin
Published April 15, 2019
Flood conditions are top of mind as more snow melt is expected in the Red River Valley this week. Grand Forks-based National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says the Red River may have hit its highest crest in…Flood Crest Pushing Through in Red River Valley
Published April 12, 2019
The flood crest along the Red River has pushed its way through Fargo, North Dakota. "That will continue to move up toward the international border in the next few days," says Amanda Lee, service hydrologist, Grand Forks National Weather Service.…Another Winter Storm to Impact the Midwest
Published April 9, 2019
Yet another winter storm is set to hit parts of the Great Plains and Midwest tomorrow and Thursday. Weather forecasters are calling for blizzard conditions and one to two feet of a snow in the same area that flooded in…