Forecasters say the risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is much lower than it's been in recent years because there's been so little snow this

The remnants of Hurricane Irene turned placid rivers and streams into raging torrents across parts of Vermont and upstate New York on Monday, closing hundreds

Virginia officials warned residents on Thursday to prepare for massive power outages, flooding and damage from Hurricane Irene comparable to that of Hurricane

When the rising Souris River forced Minot, N.D., to evacuate some 10,000 residents, many people took refuge with family or friends, or went to a shelter. But

Innovation is proving the key to survival for many businesses in the Minot area, as companies cope with transportation snarls, possible water contamination and

So many neighbors have opened their doors to the estimated 11,000 people evacuated from neighborhoods nearest the engorged Souris River that only a few hundred

North Dakota authorities expanded an evacuation order Thursday for the state's fourth-largest city, citing danger from the rising Souris River.

Sirens wailed across Minot Wednesday as the swollen Souris River overtopped levees five hours ahead of a looming evacuation deadline, setting in motion what is

Storms and rain have pushed many rivers to high levels in Minnesota. The trouble spots are all areas that were water-logged this spring -- thanks to a lot of

Tennessee is struggling with a flood-engorged Mississippi that is overflowing its banks in some spots, leaving many evacuated residents wondering when they’ll

State and federal teams are in southern Minnesota this week conducting preliminary damage assessments in 14 counties following spring flooding along the

Normally, the battle against flooding pits man against mother nature. In some places, however, it's people against people. Two men were ticketed and one jailed

The St. Croix River has crested once at Stillwater, but not high enough to prompt the Minnesota Department of Transportation to close the Stillwater Lift

Gov. Mark Dayton stopped in Stillwater, Minn. on Friday afternoon to observe flood levels along the St. Croix River and get a briefing on the city’s flood

A 73-year-old Oakport Township man suffered an apparent heart attack and died while placing sandbags at his farm to protect against flooding.