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500-Year Flood?

The news today has announced that flooding along the Mississippi River is no longer a “100-year flood” is has now reached the level of a “500-year flood”.  I hate the terms “100-year flood” or “500-year flood” .  These are misleading … Continue reading

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Does Mitigation Work?

The snow started melting last month in North Dakota leading to the annual ritual of springtime flooding for residents along the Red River. A punishing blizzard and heavy rains helped saturate the ground and provided ample moisture to fill the … Continue reading

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