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Got a job offer in Bismarck. I think I can deal with everything mentioned so far but the floods do have me worried. I was thinking about buying a house if/when I move up there but after looking at the video of the 2009, 2011 and the water levels rising again this spring I think I'll rent (if I can find an available apartment which so far is a big if). Sure, I could find a place north of main st and probably not get flooded out if the floods return but won't taxes go sky high to bail out the people along the river and to the south who get flooded out? Floods destroy infrastructure which then has to be rebuilt or relocated. I'm real anxious about the prospects there and I don't even live there.... yet.
Flooding in Bismarck is basically non-existant unless Garrison Dam and Lake Sacacawea is full. The dam operated for over 50 years without having to open the spillway so I doubt this will be a common occurance. Even then, you will know if you are in the floodplain or not. Most of Bismarck is on a small bluff ~15' above the river.
Are you sure you aren't seeing Fargo, Grand Forks or Minot in those videos?
Flooding in Bismarck is basically non-existant unless Garrison Dam and Lake Sacacawea is full. The dam operated for over 50 years without having to open the spillway so I doubt this will be a common occurance. Even then, you will know if you are in the floodplain or not. Most of Bismarck is on a small bluff ~15' above the river.
Are you sure you aren't seeing Fargo, Grand Forks or Minot in those videos?
I agree with flyingcat2k... I am a meteorologist over at NWS Grand Forks...while I dont forecast for Bismarck no live there I am familiar enough with flooding in the state. Bismarck Missouri River floods are infrequent and would only affect a very very small part of the city right along the river and some low lands in the southwest side west of the airport in the worst of years. So I definitely wouldnt worry about it.
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