City of GF crews set to begin spring flood operations

The city of Grand Forks says crews are expected to begin spring flood operations in the coming days.

With warmer temps, residents may notice clogged or frozen storm drains on their streets. If residents notice a flooded street due to a frozen storm drain, they’re urged to contact the city’s Water Department (701.746.2595).

Officials say, as snow starts melting, residents may have their sump pumps start running. The city asks that you make sure your sump pump is discharged outside… and not into the sanitary sewer.

The City will also have a neighborhood meeting with residents in the Shadyridge/Adams Drive area on the wet side of the flood protection system. The meeting is set for 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 12, at Fire Station Number 5 on 47^th Ave. S.

All information regarding this year’s Flood Planning and Operations can be found online at www.grandforksgov.com/flood

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Statement from City of Grand Forks:

After several flood planning meetings over the past month, crews are expected to begin their spring flood operations in the coming days.

With the weather warming up, residents may notice clogged/frozen storm drains on their streets. If residents notice a flooded street due to a frozen storm drain, please contact our Water Department at 701.746.2595 so they can address the issue.

We understand that there is still a lot of snow on the ground, but as snow starts melting residents may have their sump pumps start running. Please make sure your sump pump is discharged outside and not into the sanitary sewer.

The City of Grand Forks will also have a neighborhood meeting with the residents in the Shadyridge/Adams Dr. area on the wet side of our flood protection system. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:30 pm at Fire Station #5 on 47^th Ave. S.

All information regarding the 2023 Flood Planning and Operations can be found online at www.grandforksgov.com/flood including information on county road closures, sandbag pick up information for both the City and County and all news releases regarding the 2023 Flood Fight. You can also sign up for notifications regarding the flood fight online as well.

John BernstromPublic Information OfficerCity of Grand Forks