Flood Information

Use the links to the left to find NDSU Extension Service information for before, during and after a flood on those topics.

Building a Sandbag Dike

Check out expert advice from NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang on building an effective sandbag dike to prevent or reduce flood damage.

Building a Sandbag Dike - Video

Sandbagging for Flood Protection - PDF

Sandbagging Safety Tips - Video

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage

Take action now to prepare your home and family for a flood: check your sump pump, move valuables to higher locations, plug basement floor drains, pull together a disaster supplies kit, develop a family communication plan, gather important documents and more.

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage - PDF

Sump Pump Tips

NDSU Extension Agriculture Engineer Tom Scherer shares tips on getting your sump pump ready.

Planning Ahead: Sump Pump Tips- Streaming Video  (This video requires Real Player)

Planning Ahead: Sump Pump Tips  - Downloadable Version (Requires Quicktimeor ITunes)

Sump Pump Questions - PDF

Plugging Home Drains to Prevent Sewage Backup

Extension Educator Carl Pedersen explains how to plug drains properly.

Planning Ahead: Plugging Household Drains  - Streaming Video (This video requires Real Player)

Planning Ahead: Plugging Household Drains  - Downloadable Version (Requires Quicktimeor ITunes)

Plugging Home Drains to Prevent Sewage Backup - PDF