Personal stress often results when we experience factors beyond our control, such as flooding and other difficulties, and we feel that we can do little or ...

A common cause of sump pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor.

Mitigation strategies can help protect homes, farmsteads, livestock and stored grain.

Moderate to major flooding may occur along the Red River and Devils Lake Basin.

Daily inspection is key during times of potential flooding.

Observers will measure rainfall, snowfall and snow depth.

A common cause of sump pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor.

Volunteers help provide precipitation data.

Floodwaters can rise quickly, cutting off access to feed and/or water for livestock.

NDSU Extension offers advice on protecting water wells from flooding.