Storm Damage in Griggs County
By John Swenson, Griggs County Extension Agent


On June 13 and June 14 a major storm system hit eastern North Dakota.  The following are some pictures of the damages in the northern tier of townships.  Rain fall events totaled from 5 inches to over 10 inches in these areas.  


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County road # 2 south of the Oscar Huso farm.

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Runoff from the hillsides into the Sheyenne River on County road # 2, looking east.

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Sheyenne River overflowing its banks on County road # 2 looking east.

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Water erosin along County road #2, west of the Sheyenne River

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Flooded cropland, Ray Odegaard farmstead in background.

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Ditch erosion along County road # 2 in Pilot Mound Township, looking east.

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County Road # 2  in Pilot Mound Township

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Bill Rickford farm in Willow Township

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Oscar Huso Farm, south of Aneta


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