March 3, 2020
For the second year in a row, much of the U.S. is primed to suffer multi-billion dollar flood losses, with farmers already steeling themselves for planting delays. Relentless storms that have marched across the Midwest and into the South this …
February 7, 2017
After several dry springs, communities are keeping a wary eye on the Red River in case it’s due for another flood. The region has been soaked with double the usual amount of winter rain, sleet and snow this winter, prompting …
March 7, 2016
The National Weather Service says the risk of noticeable flooding across North Dakota continues to drop. An updated report shows that the threat of significant and impactful snowmelt flooding is “very low” and any risk of high water would be …
August 10, 2015
Low-interest federal disaster loans are still available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the Red River flooding that occurred May 18 through June 20. U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet says the agency declared a disaster following the …
June 26, 2015
Flooded fields and fickle temperatures put Louisiana farmers and ranchers in a pensive mood as they gathered here for the Farm Bureau Federation Convention, the state’s largest annual celebration of agriculture. “I’m afraid this year is a nail-biter and a …
December 14, 2012
North Dakota’s largest city is planning to offer buyouts to residents of 56 homes next year as part of a plan to protect them from Red River flooding. Fargo officials say the buyouts will likely cost about $24 million, The …