AM 1240 WJON » flooding http://wjon.com Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Report: Fargo Should Expect 1 of its Worst Floods http://wjon.com/report-fargo-should-expect-1-of-its-worst-floods/ http://wjon.com/report-fargo-should-expect-1-of-its-worst-floods/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:38:03 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=177072 The National Weather Service says residents along the Red River in Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., should prepare for one of the top five floods in their history. Flood stage for the river is 18 feet. The flood outlook released Thursday says there's a 50 percent chance that the river will top 38 feet.

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]]> http://wjon.com/report-fargo-should-expect-1-of-its-worst-floods/feed/ 0 Getty Images Agency Warns Minnesotans To Check Flood Coverage http://wjon.com/agency-warns-minnesotans-to-check-flood-coverage/ http://wjon.com/agency-warns-minnesotans-to-check-flood-coverage/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:19:12 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=174095 The state Department of Commerce is warning Minnesotans to review whether they might need flood insurance as winter heads toward spring.

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]]> http://wjon.com/agency-warns-minnesotans-to-check-flood-coverage/feed/ 0 Moorhead Fighting Plan to Protect Lake Winnipeg http://wjon.com/moorhead-fighting-plan-to-protect-lake-winnipeg/ http://wjon.com/moorhead-fighting-plan-to-protect-lake-winnipeg/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:54:47 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=166492 A Minnesota city is fighting a new state policy intended to protect water quality in Canada. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking to cut phosphorus emissions from Moorhead's wastewater treatment plant.

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]]> http://wjon.com/moorhead-fighting-plan-to-protect-lake-winnipeg/feed/ 0 Getty Images Flood-Damaged Willard Munger Trail Reopens http://wjon.com/flood-damaged-willard-munger-trail-reopens/ http://wjon.com/flood-damaged-willard-munger-trail-reopens/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:56:19 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=150062 A 14-mile section of the Willard Munger State Trail that was damaged by June flooding in the Duluth area has reopened. The Department of Natural Resources made the announcement Wednesday.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flood-damaged-willard-munger-trail-reopens/feed/ 0 Nature_Freak, flickr Flood Warning Cancelled, Levels Still High on Miss. River [VIDEO] http://wjon.com/flood-warning-cancelled-levels-still-high-on-miss-river-video/ http://wjon.com/flood-warning-cancelled-levels-still-high-on-miss-river-video/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:56:54 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=113021 The National Weather Service has announced that the flood warning for the Mississippi River in St. Cloud has been cancelled. However, water levels on the river remain extremely high. There's some minor flooding in low lying areas through the metro area.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flood-warning-cancelled-levels-still-high-on-miss-river-video/feed/ 0 Park bench surrounded by water near former Sauk Rapids bridge (Jim Maurice) Mississippi River Above Flooding Stage Near Aitkin http://wjon.com/mississippi-river-above-flooding-stage-near-aitkin/ http://wjon.com/mississippi-river-above-flooding-stage-near-aitkin/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:48:52 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=112521 Flood waters are still rising near Aitkin, where the Mississippi River is expected to remain above the flooding stage until Tuesday. The Minnesota Incident Command System says the river was at 18.1 feet at Aitkin on Sunday morning. The flood stage there is 12 feet.

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]]> http://wjon.com/mississippi-river-above-flooding-stage-near-aitkin/feed/ 0 WJON News Rain in May Creates Washed Out Minnesota Trails http://wjon.com/rain-in-may-creates-washed-out-minnesota-trails/ http://wjon.com/rain-in-may-creates-washed-out-minnesota-trails/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:52:50 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=106802 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning hikers and mountain bikers that heavy rain during the month of May has washed out some trails. Boaters are also being warned that the state's second-wettest May on record has created rising water levels at boat landings.

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]]> http://wjon.com/rain-in-may-creates-washed-out-minnesota-trails/feed/ 0 Getty Images UPDATE: Sewer Line Repaired, Stearns County Road 1 to Remain Closed Tonight http://wjon.com/flooding-closes-county-road-1/ http://wjon.com/flooding-closes-county-road-1/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:40:12 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=84772 Repairs to a ruptured sewer main underneath Stearns County Road 1 between St. Cloud and Sartell have been completed, but the road remains closed.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flooding-closes-county-road-1/feed/ 0 Lack of Snow Cuts Red River Valley Flood Risk http://wjon.com/lack-of-snow-cuts-red-river-valley-flood-risk/ http://wjon.com/lack-of-snow-cuts-red-river-valley-flood-risk/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:13 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=70131 Forecasters say the risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is much lower than it's been in recent years because there's been so little snow this winter.

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]]> http://wjon.com/lack-of-snow-cuts-red-river-valley-flood-risk/feed/ 0 Getty Images Flood Damaged Property May Need Permit Before Fix-Up http://wjon.com/flood-damaged-property-may-need-permit-before-fix-up/ http://wjon.com/flood-damaged-property-may-need-permit-before-fix-up/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:01:41 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=39568 Stearns County has a reminder for homeowners whose property was damaged by high water or flooding this summer. Stearns County wants residents to know that if your shorelines and structures were damaged because of high water you may need a permit before doing any work.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flood-damaged-property-may-need-permit-before-fix-up/feed/ 0 Stearns County Environmental Services Flooding Can Contaminate Private Wells http://wjon.com/flooding-can-contaminate-private-wells/ http://wjon.com/flooding-can-contaminate-private-wells/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:46:43 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=23837 Private well owners who have seen their wells impacted by flooding need to take some precautions. The Stearns County Environmental Health Department says wells contaminated with flood water can pose health risks.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flooding-can-contaminate-private-wells/feed/ 0 Dave McCord Potential For Heavy Rain Tuesday Night Into Wednesday http://wjon.com/potential-for-heavy-rain-tuesday-night-into-wednesday/ http://wjon.com/potential-for-heavy-rain-tuesday-night-into-wednesday/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:50:29 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=23438 There's a chance for storms late Tuesday into Wednesday as a warm front moves across the state. Some of the storms may be severe.

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]]> http://wjon.com/potential-for-heavy-rain-tuesday-night-into-wednesday/feed/ 0 National Weather Service image Traffic Backs Up on Highway 15 As Fire Crews Recover Submerged Rescue Boat http://wjon.com/traffic-backs-up-as-fire-crews-recover-submerged-rescue-boat/ http://wjon.com/traffic-backs-up-as-fire-crews-recover-submerged-rescue-boat/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:07:25 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=23268 The swollen Sauk River continues to cause headaches for area rescue crews. The St. Cloud Fire Department was called to the river today after two men freed-up a sunken rescue boat that eventually got stranded on a bridge abutment.

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]]> http://wjon.com/traffic-backs-up-as-fire-crews-recover-submerged-rescue-boat/feed/ 0 Traffic on Highway 15, backed up this afternoon while crews retrieved a sunken rescue boat. (Photo: Lynn Quale) Flood Warning Continues For Sauk River http://wjon.com/flood-warning-continues-for-sauk-river/ http://wjon.com/flood-warning-continues-for-sauk-river/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:21:30 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=22843 The Flood Warning for the Sauk River in St. Cloud will continue until Monday morning. The river is at 6.6 feet today (Wednesday). Flood stage is 6 feet.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flood-warning-continues-for-sauk-river/feed/ 0 Abby Faulkner Severe Storms Possible as Central Minnesota Endures Another Day of Tropical Heat http://wjon.com/severe-storms-possible-as-central-minnesota-endures-another-day-of-tropical-heat/ http://wjon.com/severe-storms-possible-as-central-minnesota-endures-another-day-of-tropical-heat/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:46:23 +0000 Tim Lyon http://wjon.com/?p=22230 The heat and mugginess continues across Minnesota. Excessive heat warnings continue through Wednesday with hot days and warm nights. And that brings the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms, as well, especially this afternoon and tonight.

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]]> http://wjon.com/severe-storms-possible-as-central-minnesota-endures-another-day-of-tropical-heat/feed/ 0 NOAA, Chanhassen Flood Warning Posted for Sauk River in St. Cloud http://wjon.com/flood-warning-posted-for-sauk-river-in-st-cloud/ http://wjon.com/flood-warning-posted-for-sauk-river-in-st-cloud/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:01:48 +0000 Tim Lyon http://wjon.com/?p=22139 Minor flooding is expected in St. Cloud next week as the Sauk River rises above flood stage for the second time this year.

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]]> http://wjon.com/flood-warning-posted-for-sauk-river-in-st-cloud/feed/ 0 Abby Faulkner Stearns County Emergency Management Dealing with Flooded Roads, Urging Caution to Drivers http://wjon.com/stearns-county-emergency-management-dealing-with-flooded-roads-urging-caution-to-drivers/ http://wjon.com/stearns-county-emergency-management-dealing-with-flooded-roads-urging-caution-to-drivers/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:33:16 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=22053 Numerous cities across Stearns County are experiencing flooding after today's storms.

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]]> http://wjon.com/stearns-county-emergency-management-dealing-with-flooded-roads-urging-caution-to-drivers/feed/ 0 Pete Nyblom River Crests Come Early In Minnesota http://wjon.com/river-crests-come-early-in-minnesota/ http://wjon.com/river-crests-come-early-in-minnesota/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:44:11 +0000 Jim Maurice http://wjon.com/?p=11250 The Mississippi River at St. Paul keeps rising toward a crest predicted for Wednesday, but the crests came early to some other Minnesota river towns. The Minnesota River at New Ulm had been predicted to remain at its peak into Tuesday, but was already dropping Monday from its Sunday crest.

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]]> http://wjon.com/river-crests-come-early-in-minnesota/feed/ 0 Getty Images Spring Flooding A Strong Possibility – Tips Issued On How To Prepare http://wjon.com/spring-flooding-a-strong-possibility-tips-issued-on-how-to-prepare/ http://wjon.com/spring-flooding-a-strong-possibility-tips-issued-on-how-to-prepare/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:04:41 +0000 Abby Faulkner http://wjon.com/?p=10044 The spring thaw is coming up fast, and the city of St. Cloud, as well as the Better Business Bureau, have some information and advice on keeping your home protected from potential flooding.

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]]> http://wjon.com/spring-flooding-a-strong-possibility-tips-issued-on-how-to-prepare/feed/ 0 Getty Images FEMA Encourages Minnesotans To Get Flood Insurance http://wjon.com/fema-encourages-minnesotans-to-get-flood-insurance/ http://wjon.com/fema-encourages-minnesotans-to-get-flood-insurance/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:38:52 +0000 Lee Voss http://wjon.com/?p=9059 The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Minnesota residents and businesses to buy flood insurance before it's too late. Minnesota faces the threat of flooding statewide this year. FEMA points out there's a 30-day waiting period before a policy takes effect.

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