Flood in 2009? (Fargo, Grand Forks, Wahpeton: living, safe, agriculture)

[Slig]

Originally Posted by Fischer_girl

That is an absolutely rediculous comment and I suggest you not comment under my thread again! Have you BEEN to the area? Have to learned the areas thick history and have you met the absolutely amazing residents of this area?! You have GOT to be kidding me! This thread is for learning about the flood and supporting these peoples decision to fight for their homes and the area they love and have created much history in. Please keep for "free advise" to yourself.

Yes, in fact I have friends from Fargo and I have a cousin who is currently a student at NDSU. My parents are graduates of NDSU and actually met there. I decline your request to not post on your topic again and would like to reiterrate the point I made in my previous post.

If you looked at the link it shows the flood plains determined by FEMA it shows which areas are in A Zone 100 year floodplain and X Zone 500 year floodplain. It is public information and you can clearly see which areas it affects and which areas it does not. In the Twin Cities where I live there are flood plains covering certain areas of St. Paul near the Mississippi River and I would extend my recommendation to potential homebuyers of that area. It is flat out unintelligent to buy a home in these flood-risk areas. It seems like these floods happen in Fargo and Grand Forks every 5 years or so and everybody makes a huge deal about it. Guaranteed the same thing is going to happen a few more years down the road and a few more years after that and so on, mark my words.

[Trudy Rose]

Originally Posted by Slig

Yes, in fact I have friends from Fargo and I have a cousin who is currently a student at NDSU. My parents are graduates of NDSU and actually met there. I decline your request to not post on your topic again and would like to reiterrate the point I made in my previous post.

If you looked at the link it shows the flood plains determined by FEMA it shows which areas are in A Zone 100 year floodplain and X Zone 500 year floodplain. It is public information and you can clearly see which areas it affects and which areas it does not. In the Twin Cities where I live there are flood plains covering certain areas of St. Paul near the Mississippi River and I would extend my recommendation to potential homebuyers of that area. It is flat out unintelligent to buy a home in these flood-risk areas. It seems like these floods happen in Fargo and Grand Forks every 5 years or so and everybody makes a huge deal about it. Guaranteed the same thing is going to happen a few more years down the road and a few more years after that and so on, mark my words.

Slig... Do you think this is the proper Thread for this topic??? Maybe you could start a new Thread on this subject ? Thanks...

[Slig]

Originally Posted by Trudy Rose

Slig... Do you think this is the proper Thread for this topic??? Maybe you could start a new Thread on this subject ? Thanks...

Done.

[Fischer_girl]

Trudy Rose:
Thank you very much for your continued support and efforts. As one of the many who call North Dakota "home"..come hell or high waters we will do everything to protect the place we have always loved. Speaking for North Dakotans in general, your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated in this time of need!

[1979]

We are seeing a lot of coverage of the flood here in Boston, we are all praying for you here too!

[Fischer_girl]

Thank you 1979!

[prairiestate]

So, what is the federal government doing to help right now?

[NCN]

You cannot watch this on TV and not care for those who are working so hard and working together. Your part of the country looks good even though you are having a flood. I have seen a lot of wonderful people with exceptional attitudes that you can be proud of. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers.

[FVWinters]

I have watched the deteriorating situation in the Upper Red River Basin from my home in the Pacific northwest since the 21st. The heroic effort of the residents and those from far away is a forceful reminder of what people can do when they face impossible odds.
The world is watching and taking note of your bravery.
I have filled many a sand bag in my time but never during a full blizzard nor in near zero temperatures. I still remember the back numbing, muscle cracking, finger freezing effort it took to hold back our flood in 1996; a flood that was a mere trickle compared to the raging torrent that could still wash Fargo and Grand Forks into Lake Winnipeg. It takes courage to stand and fight especially in view of the most recent pessimistic predictions calling for more snow over the weekend and rain and rising temperatures to follow.

Some posters here have asked why build and then rebuild in a known flood zone. They wonder at the lack of sense of those who continue doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. I don't live in North Dakota but have been in and through it many times. The Red River valley is as flat and featureless as any valley ever was. From Wahpeton clear to the border, a distance of some 240 miles counting all the kinks in the river, it drops a whopping 160 feet. That's like 8 inches per mile. Any rise in the water and it's going to spread out. It's all flood plain. But the silver lining in all that is some of the richest soils anywhere on earth are found within spitting distance of Fargo and Grand Forks. You like sugar in your oatmeal? it probably came from right around here. Your whole wheat bread? That too, grown within a hour's drive from Fargo. People live here because that's where the agriculture is; and it's as good as it is because of the periodic Red River Flooding that is so disruptive to people's lives whenever it occurs.

Personally, I think you folks are awesome; keep up the good work and I hope you will accept my thoughts and prayers. FV

[Fischer_girl]

Originally Posted by FVWinters

I have watched the deteriorating situation in the Upper Red River Basin from my home in the Pacific northwest since the 21st. The heroic effort of the residents and those from far away is a forceful reminder of what people can do when they face impossible odds.
The world is watching and taking note of your bravery.
I have filled many a sand bag in my time but never during a full blizzard nor in near zero temperatures. I still remember the back numbing, muscle cracking, finger freezing effort it took to hold back our flood in 1996; a flood that was a mere trickle compared to the raging torrent that could still wash Fargo and Grand Forks into Lake Winnipeg. It takes courage to stand and fight especially in view of the most recent pessimistic predictions calling for more snow over the weekend and rain and rising temperatures to follow.

Some posters here have asked why build and then rebuild in a known flood zone. They wonder at the lack of sense of those who continue doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. I don't live in North Dakota but have been in and through it many times. The Red River valley is as flat and featureless as any valley ever was. From Wahpeton clear to the border, a distance of some 240 miles counting all the kinks in the river, it drops a whopping 160 feet. That's like 8 inches per mile. Any rise in the water and it's going to spread out. It's all flood plain. But the silver lining in all that is some of the richest soils anywhere on earth are found within spitting distance of Fargo and Grand Forks. You like sugar in your oatmeal? it probably came from right around here. Your whole wheat bread? That too, grown within a hour's drive from Fargo. People live here because that's where the agriculture is; and it's as good as it is because of the periodic Red River Flooding that is so disruptive to people's lives whenever it occurs.

Personally, I think you folks are awesome; keep up the good work and I hope you will accept my thoughts and prayers. FV

Impressively said. You are one of the many who understand the true reason North Dakotans love their lands. Thank you for your care and support and realiztic outlook!