Valley City  (CSi)  Meeting in Special Session Saturday, the Valley City Commission approved a Resolution  Declaring a Flood Emergency. 

Also Approved was a Resolution Requesting Emergency Flood Assistance.

The actions were taken to protect the city for a river crest of 21 feet.

The river is forecast to crest at 18.5 feet by Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

On Saturday, Baldhill dam resource manager Rich Schueneman said 3,000 CFS is being released out of Baldhill dam, but that will be increased to 5,000 CFS as inflows continue to increase into Lake Ashtabula.

City Administrator, Gwen Crawford said Valley City as of Saturday is protected to 17 feet. The city will close the Viking Drive bridge, along with  installing flood walls and  getting a contractor in place to build clay dikes.

 

 

 

 

Due to overnight rainfall and flooding, motorists are advised to use caution when traveling in rural Barnes County.

Highway Road Superintendent Kerry Johnson said several townships are reporting washed out and flooded roadways. He said motorists are advised to reduce speed, use caution and do not drive through high water areas.

Johnson said no travel advised on ALL Barnes County township roads due to recent rain and flooding. Multiple road and culvert washouts in the area, especially Minnie Lake Township which currently has zero passable roads. Johnson urges that if travel is necessary to use extreme caution.