Pictures taken by DNR Waters Staff:
Waters staff Greg Kruse and Jim Solstad were aided by CO officers Neil Freborg and Mike Lawrence.
Sand bag dike collapse along Hwy 11 in Roseau:
Flood waters exceeded the 100 year flood level by a few inches.
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The 100 year elevation marker on this telephone pole was completely submerged. |
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The blue/white line is the elevation of the 100 year flood. |
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After the flood waters receded, this high water mark was measured. |
Along Center Street, the water was 2.5 to 3' deep on June 12th.
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On Center Street, near the flood warning gage. |
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Over flow discharge measurements in the along Center St., with a Price AA current meter. |
Center Street Bridge
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DNR Staff taking peak discharge measurements of the Roseau River. Note that the bridge is the only part of street that is out of water within mile. |
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Main channel discharge measurement on Center St. Bridge with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler : sends sound wave pinging off of particles in the water to determine the speed and resulting flow. |
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The DNR-NWS floodwarning gage is essential to providing accurate forecasts for flood stage prediction. The gage is the rather drab green box on the far side of the river. |
Images from downtown Roseau
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Driving through the flood waters. |
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Downtown Roseau. |
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Driving through floodwaters. |
After the floodwaters receded
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A sign in Roseau. |