Missouri River floods · PACKERSHOME

DakotaT
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14 years ago

Every reservoir on the Missouri is filled to capacity and there is twice as much water coming from the Rockies. That means the low lying areas in every river city starting with Bismarck is in danger of being flooded; the majors being Omaha, Kansas City, and St.Louis - and from there it will be Memphis and New Orleans taking on the water.

Right now the southside of Bismarck is in panic mode. They are building dikes to try and hold it back but the biggest problem is seepage from underneath because of the extremely high water table. I have been sandbagging all week helping friends and relatives.

Calling Montana Bob, how bad is it going to get for us? Last week you said the water was coming. There is an ominous feeling in my community right now. They are going to have to double the flows coming out of the Garrison Dam from what they are now and we are already at flood stage.

I realize the Corps of Engingeers has been holding back the water to help the South dry out, but my God we are in deep shit now.

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vikesrule
Registered

14 years ago

If it is one thing that North Dakotan's know how to do....that is sandbagging.
Got to admit, you guys always pitch in and help each other.

I remember the Grand Forks flood, that was pretty bad

Best of luck to ya DT.

Hang in there and try to keep your dumbass dry my friend.

DakotaT
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by: vikesrule

Well my dumbass built his house on one of the highest points in the city. This flood isn't stopping in Bismarck and it is going to dwarf what happened in Grand Forks. The Red River is a trickle compared to the power of the Missouri. They are trying to keep people calm but when they open the spillway gates full blast on the Garrison Dam like they will be forced to - we're f'd.

Wade
Veteran Member

14 years ago

It's odd. In my own ignorance of geography and its real implications, I've always thought of ND as this dry state.

Yes, I know about the Missouri, but the real knowledge of it sometimes escapes us. Even those of us who constantly chastise our students about the consequences of ignorance of geography. (I won't tell you some of the places they put the Missouri when given a map quiz; it's too depressing, especially now).

My thoughts are with you, friend. In the material realm of physical "stuff," Nature always wins.

But remember, it's you and yours that matter more. Stuff, it can be replaced or even done without. You and those blondes, you can't.

Stay safe, buddy. Stay safe.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

DakotaT
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

It's odd. In my own ignorance of geography and its real implications, I've always thought of ND as this dry state.

But remember, it's you and yours that matter more. Stuff, it can be replaced or even done without. You and those blondes, you can't.

Stay safe, buddy. Stay safe.

Originally Posted by: Wade

Don't worry, there's been a lot of ignorance spewed about my state in this forum.

The blondes and I will be fine - but I have a lot of friends and family in the flood plain. I'll just have another excuse to be real grouchy. 😇

DakotaT
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

We are so screwed.

http://www.bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/article_9d90644e-8c97-11e0-aa6f-001cc4c03286.html

I use to slide down that spillway as a kid. We called it slimy sliding. I never dreamed I would witness what is about to happen to the south side of Bismarck. Watch the little video. They are going to have to open those spillway gates full blast to keep up with what is coming in from Montana.

Pack93z
Select Member

14 years ago

Been keeping my eye on the situation out that way.. sucked donkey bricks either way one looks at it.. opening it that is. I don't know that I could pull the trigger on that call knowing the destruction it will cause downstream.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

DakotaT
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Here's some aerial shots of our problem. Get your checkbook out VR, FEMA is coming our way.

http://kenyetter.smugmug.com/Events/2011-Flood/17375744_qMnG4K#1320689728_k8rCPKR

Wade
Veteran Member

14 years ago

Here's some aerial shots of our problem. Get your checkbook out VR, FEMA is coming our way.

http://kenyetter.smugmug.com/Events/2011-Flood/17375744_qMnG4K#1320689728_k8rCPKR

Originally Posted by: DakotaT

This'll probably piss you off, DakotaT, but looking at those pictures, my guess is a heck of a lot of that FEMA money is going to end up in the hands of rich fucks (i.e., country club types, owners of high end zillion-bedroom/bath homes, etc). Which, IMO, is not a good use of funds for a government mega-trillions in debt.

Signed,
Economics asshole in Iowa

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

DakotaT
Select Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

#10

Originally Posted by: Wade

That doesn't piss me off, I pretty much feel the same way. Us Highlanders are going to get socked with some higher mils on our property tax too, at no fault of our own.

I keep telling you guys I live in Paradise and you laugh and laugh. Bismarck is a very clean, small city, with a pretty high median income.

All that said, people losing their homes is still tragic.

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