Storm Damage Widespread Cleanup Continues

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Some are calling it the summer storm of the century and observing the damage inflicted, they maybe right.

After the storm downed an iconic Cottonwood tree in Valley City located in the parking lot of Charlie Brown field some friends took me on a drive to a remote area in Barnes County where an even bigger Cottonwood tree came down during the storm.

The following photos are from that grove of Cottonwood trees north of Valley City as well as structural damage near Eggert’s and Jewett’s landing along Lake Ashtabula.

On Wednesday, June 25th, Barnes County Emergency Manager Jessica Jenrich joined the Steve and Ryan show to give an update on the extensive damage across the county from tornadoes and high wind.

Barnes County Storm Damage

Giant cottonwood tree

Steve Urness standing on the trunk.

Cottonwood tree roots

Steve Urness looking small in that root system divot.

North of Hi Line Bridge Valley City

Camper tipped over

Stacked logs

Structure damage near Jewett

Cottonwood tree

The tree trunk is about 20 feet in diameter, maybe 130 years old.

Damaged structure

Jewett's Landing

One of the largest Cottonwood Trees

In a Cottonwood tree grove north of Valley City.