Grand Forks flooding recedes, another crest expected by end of week
The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett
The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. Grand Forks Fire and Rescue chief James Runciman said the higher temperatures will mean more rapid snowmelt water feeding into the two rivers. Because of that and ongoing flooding, all mitigation efforts are being left in place.
Dinsdale said flood mitigation efforts have so far kept the downtown mostly dry, with only some water being reported in basements. Many residents spent the weekend gathering and stacking sandbags on their own properties, as well as helping neighbours and business owners.
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