flood

A year ago today, community members found themselves shellshocked by the extensive damage that followed intense rainfall overnight June 19-20, 2012. In the year since the flood, much progress has been made, but as Duluth Mayor Don Ness says, there is still a long road ahead in achieving full recovery for the city.

It's been one year since a large storm system dropped several inches of rain on the region; leaving homes, businesses, roadways, and entire communities damaged around the Duluth/Superior region. A year later, we take a look back at some of the incredible photos and videos that left us awestruck.

I was invited to go fishing the St. Louis river with my friend Rich and his dad yesterday morning, and it would be my first time up the river since the historic 2012 June flood.  The damage along the riverbank was unbelievable.  There were mudslides, islands washed away, and trees toppled into the river all along the way.

While a Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Twin Ports, you should also use caution if you are traveling across the region tonight as there is the possibility of tornado activity in other counties.

An area organization continues to help flood victims in the Northland get their lives back on track.

Flood repairs continue to be worked on across the Northland, and we've received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that another project will be in full swing today.

A motorcyclist drove into a gulley last night created by the June flood near Barker's Island.  At 8:39 pm, a witness saw the motorcyclist drive slowly through the baracades and over the edge of the road on Marina Drive.  The witness found the man unresponsive lying in shallow water...

The City of Duluth has announced that work will begin on the Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway to repair damage caused by the June 20th Flood.

Well FEMA may be no help to individuals who suffered flood damage, but the Minnesota Vikings are stepping up to help.   The Vikings are asking fans to help with Northland Flood relief by doing the simple task of sending a text message.

When FEMA originally denied individual flood-disaster aid for Northland residents, Governor Mark Dayton formally appealed their decision.  It appears the appeal was in vain as it has been officially denied.

The flood repairs continue across the area and the Minnesota Department Of Transportation has announced closure on southbound highway 61 / London Road beginning Wednesday August 8th.  Their press release states that a large culvert beneath Highway 61/London Road was heavily damaged during the June storm and the road adjacent to it was undermined.

Recently FEMA denied individual aid to flood victims in our area.  Obviously this was not a popular decision and created hardship for many of our neighbors.  Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton does not support this decision at all and he's trying to get FEMA to reconsider with his appeal.