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peaceandlove · 03-28-2009, 05:06 AM

Photos of Grand Forks, 70 Miles North of Fargo, Posted at Coast to Coast AM

As many of you know, we are facing severe flooding here in North Dakota and Minnesota. I am currently living on the border between the two states in Grand Forks, ND/East Grand Forks, MN. The River is approximately 2 blocks from my home.

Pictured you will see an Obelisk that was erected after a devastating flood hit the city of Grand Forks in 1997. The very tip of the pillar indicates the level that the water rose to in that year. It sits atop a concrete overlook with benches perched well above the banks of the Red River.

In the second image (bottom), you will see where the water has reached as of today (3/27/09). This image is taken from a public web cam placed on the Sorlie Bridge that connects Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Those of us living in the region never hoped we'd see the day when the waters neared '97 levels. Unfortunately, as you can see we are well on our way.

People in this region desperately need thoughts and prayers during this time, as the waters continue to rise. Some dikes and levees in Fargo, ND have already begun to crack. An interesting fact about the Red River is that it is one of the very few rivers that flows North. I've post my personal story with the flood here. http://extraordinaryintelligence.com...d-my-doorstep/

--Natalina

03-28-2009, 05:06 AM	#9
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	River Levels at Grand Forks, North Dakota Photos of Grand Forks, 70 Miles North of Fargo, Posted at Coast to Coast AM As many of you know, we are facing severe flooding here in North Dakota and Minnesota. I am currently living on the border between the two states in Grand Forks, ND/East Grand Forks, MN. The River is approximately 2 blocks from my home. Pictured you will see an Obelisk that was erected after a devastating flood hit the city of Grand Forks in 1997. The very tip of the pillar indicates the level that the water rose to in that year. It sits atop a concrete overlook with benches perched well above the banks of the Red River. In the second image (bottom), you will see where the water has reached as of today (3/27/09). This image is taken from a public web cam placed on the Sorlie Bridge that connects Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Those of us living in the region never hoped we'd see the day when the waters neared '97 levels. Unfortunately, as you can see we are well on our way. People in this region desperately need thoughts and prayers during this time, as the waters continue to rise. Some dikes and levees in Fargo, ND have already begun to crack. An interesting fact about the Red River is that it is one of the very few rivers that flows North. I've post my personal story with the flood here. http://extraordinaryintelligence.com...d-my-doorstep/ --Natalina Last edited by peaceandlove; 03-28-2009 at 05:11 AM.