Flood Stage and Rising
“Flood Stage and Rising” by Jane Varley, published by U of Nebraska Press in January 2005, is a poignant account of the catastrophic flooding that struck Grand Forks, North Dakota, in April 1997. This 128-page narrative offers a firsthand perspective of the disaster, detailing the experiences of a resident who faced the overwhelming challenges of the flood alongside her community. Varley captures the harrowing moments as the water breached the dikes, the chaos of evacuation, and the aftermath that left the town in ruins.
In this memoir, readers will find a vivid portrayal of the emotional and physical toll of natural disasters, as well as the resilience of those affected. Varley intertwines her personal journey with reflections on the environment, the impact of ecosystems, and the history of the Midwest. Through her storytelling, she provides insight into the recovery process and the lasting effects of such calamities, making “Flood Stage and Rising” a significant exploration of community, nature, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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What could be safer than Grand Forks, North Dakota, settled on the vast, flat plain of the Red River? There?d be no danger unless the whole town went under water. But in April 1997 that is precisely what happened. Flood Stage and Rising tells the story of that month-long disaster from the point of view of one who lived through it?fighting the flood shoulder-to-shoulder with her neighbors, watching in horror as the water breaks the dikes, fleeing the city only to see, via newscasts, her town burst into flames at the height of the flood?and finally working to put her own and Grand Fork?s life back together. ø As she chronicles North Dakota?s disastrous winter and spring?and the tortuous recovery process that continues to this day?Jane Varley gives us a shocking, moving picture of the reality behind the headline news that riveted the nation. A gifted poet and essayist, Varley has crafted a first-rate adventure narrative that is also a love story about a particular place and time, infused with her passion for the natural world, a curiosity about rivers and remote landscapes, and a need for meaning. Her story culminates a life of travels that prepared her?and prepares us?for what we see in North Dakota as the lake bed of the Red River Valley refills with water like a ghost of its ancient past.
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