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Greg Schoneck

2011 Minot Flood

Sunday June 26, 2011 ~ 1pm update

The Surging Souris continues to pump through Minot. 27, 000 cfs at 1561.8. The good news. We may have reached the crest.

Sunday June 26, 2011 ~ 8am update

Saturday June 25, 2011 ~ 5pm update

New crest predictions are out. 1561.8 should be reached tonight. It will remain that high for several days and begin a slow descent. Keep in mind things can and likely will change. Weather has been in control and will continue to dictate the terms.

Saturday June 25, 2011 ~ 8am update

Friday June 24, 2011 ~ 5pm update

Flows thru Minot at this time is 17,000 cfs. River level in elevation is 1559.Expected flows by tomorrow are 26,000 cfs. River level is expected to crest at 1563 to 1564.  The crest will remain for several days. That means by Saturday am we will have another 3-4 feet. Flows out of Lake Darling are planned to be held at 25,000 cfs. Keep in mind this is IF all goes well. Thunderstorms are predicted for tomorrow. Travel is extremely difficult and not advised due to flooding roads and bridges. Broadway, the main artery north and south is closed but expected to open sometime after the crest.

Friday June 24, 2011 ~ Noon Update

Lake Darling is releasing 22,000 cfs and on the way up! Water is not simply overtopping the levees it will soon be overtopping homes.

Friday June 24, 2011 ~ 7am

Water is over the top of levees this morning and filling in the valley. We are at 1556.73 right now but that will change soon. Releases could go as high as 29,000 cfs out of Lake Darling soon. 1564.5 is a real possibility by tomorrow. Compare the pictures below to yesterdays taken at the same time. This morning there is a heavy sense of loss for so many. Minot is essentially divided in half at this time due to bridge and road closures. Hwy 83 bypass is open but traffic is literally miles long.   

See yesterdays photos at bottom of page for comparison

Thursday June 23, 2011~ Evening Update

This morning’s predictions are old news. We now are facing much more water, much sooner. By noon tomorrow we could have an increase of 4 feet. Homes are being flooded now. 4 more feet will only add to the dilemma. Thankfully we have had some early notice and over 11,000 have evacuated. No solution for homes and property and at this point none will be found.

Thursday June 23, 2011 ~ 12:55 update from KFYR ~ noon report

Thursday June 23, 2011 ~ 7am

This morning we are at 1555     Levees are built to 1555 to 1556. There is some overtopping at this time. Flows right now in Minot are around 10,000 cfs. Tomorrow Lake Darling will begin to release 22,000 cfs. It takes about 2 days for water to move from Darling to Minot. Crest is expected to be here on Sunday and reach 1563 to 1564. That could mean 8 more feet of water! Crest is expected to last 5-7 days.

4 contractors Plus the national guard is working to keep Broadway open!

DOT plans to keep the 83 bypass open.

KFYR 550 morning report