Published March 13, 2010, 09:00 PM
Wild Rice River Threatens Roads
Authorities in Norman County say the Wild Rice River is rising fast, forcing the closure of several roads.
ADA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in Norman County say the Wild Rice
River is rising fast, forcing the closure of several roads.
The Minnesota river rose 3 to 4 feet Friday night into Saturday.
The National Weather Service reported it had measured 18.33 feet at
3 p.m. Saturday. Flood stage is 20 feet.
County emergency manager Kevin Ruud says a handful of roads have
been closed, but predicted a total of 40 to 50 would be shuttered
before the river recedes.
North Dakota's Wild Rice River was at 7.7 feet Saturday
afternoon. Flood stage is 10 feet.
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