Scott Sistek,

Scott Sistek is a meteorologist and Senior Digital Content Producer based in the Seattle area. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Scott has been passionate about weather since he was 7 years old. His love for weather grew from a childhood storm experience - in his case, it was a major windstorm along the Oregon Coast. Scott earned his degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington and began working at KOMO-TV shortly after graduating. He held various roles, including weather producer, online forecast writer (one of the first!), and co-author of the book 'Somewhere, I Was Right.' With over 20 years of experience at KOMO-TV, Scott now contributes to Fox Weather where he continues to share his expertise in meteorology. He is also a co-author of the 'Partly to Mostly Bloggin,' a weather blog that showcases his insights and analysis. In his free time, Scott enjoys watching baseball and softball games and advocating for those who appreciate rainfall (pluviophiles).

Biography:  https://www.foxweather.com/person/s/scott-sistek

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • Dam operators reported that the Rapidan Dam's river has eroded earth around it and is uncontrolled, potentially causing flash flooding downstream along the Blue Earth River.
  • Several water rescues have been conducted in Iowa's O'Brien County and a train derailed in Lyon County near Alvord.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Imminent Failure: Rapidan Dam in Minnesota on Brink of Collapse Due to Record Flooding, Evacuation Orders Issued

Imminent Failure: Rapidan Dam in Minnesota on Brink of Collapse Due to Record Flooding, Evacuation Orders Issued

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A precarious Rapidan Dam in Minnesota, located near Mankato, is in an 'imminent failure condition' due to recent flooding of the Blue Earth River. Officials have issued evacuation orders for nearby residents and declared a state of emergency for roughly 40 counties. The dam's failure is expected to cause major downstream flooding along the Blue Earth River, with additional record-breaking flooding reported in the Upper Midwest and northern Plains. At least one death has been reported in South Dakota due to the flooding.