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Fargo and West Fargo postpone Clean Up Week

Due to dike removal and flood recovery efforts, and to allow street crews adequate time for street repairs, the annual spring clean-up week for the cities of Fargo and West Fargo has been rescheduled for June 1-5, 2009.

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Fargo Flood Contingency Plans and Map Available

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Latest Crest Prediction

• NWS: crest 40.82 reached 1:30AM Sat. Mar. 28
  

Current Red River Level

• Latest Observation: 15.88 ft
  Observation Time: Nov 20, 2009 02:15 PM CST [source]

Flood Notes

• New crest lowered to 37ft for the Red River in Fargo-Moorhead, expected Saturday morning. Posted 04.14.2009 at 5:15 PM
• Extra sand bags to go to Valley City and Lisbon today and tomorrow. Posted 04.13.2009 at 9:16 AM
• New NWS crest prediction lowered to 38 feet for Fargo. Posted 04.13.2009 at 8:28 AM
• Sandbagging operations will continue at the Fargodome Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sandbagging will take place outside at the Fargodome parking lot, so volunteers are asked to dress appropriately. Volunteers may show up at anytime. Due to yesterday’s revised flood crest prediction, the total goal has been reduced from one million sandbags to approximately 400,000. Posted 04.08.2009 at 4:03 PM
• Fargo: Effective immediately 40th Ave. S. from 25th St. S. to 28th St. S. will be closed twenty-four hours per day for the foreseeable future to facilitate construction of contingency dikes on the south side of the city. The barricades will be set aside and the avenue re-opened each school day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to allow students to arrive and dismiss from Centennial Elementary School. Posted 04.07.2009 at 5:00 PM
• Due to the predicted second crest, the City of Fargo will resume sandbagging efforts tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Sandbagging will take place outside at the Fargodome parking lot, so volunteers are asked to dress appropriately. Volunteers may show up at the Fargodome at anytime to help. The City will need to fill about one-million sandbags in order to build up the current dike system. Posted 04.07.2009 at 2:34 PM
• Fargo to raise dikes to 44ft in preparation for second crest. Posted 04.07.2009 at 9:21 AM
• In preparation for the second crest, the City of Fargo is asking residents to count the number of unused sandbags stored in their garages and share that information with the Fargo Engineering Department. Residents are asked to send their counts via e-mail to feng@cityoffargo.com or by calling the Engineering Department at 701-241-1545. Firefighters will be in neighborhoods South of I-94 today, Saturday April 4, 2009 assisting with the counting process. Posted 04.04.2009 at 10:57 AM
• City Officials want neighborhoods to assess how many sand bags they have ready and respond to web site. Posted 04.04.2009 at 9:25 AM
• Victims of severe flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota have an extra 30 days, until May 15, to file their 2008 individual tax returns and pay any taxes due, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Posted 04.03.2009 at 5:08 PM
• The Spirit of Fargo Flood Fund web site is now operating at www.spiritoffargo.com. The fund is designed to help the many families and organizations throughout the Fargo area which have been impacted by the historic flood of 2009. The fund is being managed by the Dakota Medical Foundation of Fargo and the United Way of Cass Clay. Posted 04.03.2009 at 3:50 PM
• Faith United Methodist Church (909 19th Ave. N, Fargo) and Grace United Methodist (1120 S 17th St, Moorhead) have flood clean-up kits available at no charge. Posted 04.03.2009 at 12:46 PM
• Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker will make a formal response to the new National Weather Service flood prediction today, Friday, April 3, at 3:30 p.m. at Fargo City Hall Commission Chambers. Posted 04.03.2009 at 12:45 PM
• The weather service says there is a 75 percent chance the Red could crest at 41 feet between April 15-22, surpassing the record crest of 40.82 feet set last Saturday. Posted 04.03.2009 at 12:04 PM
• In advance of FEMA inspections, the City of Fargo is seeking information from residents who may have experienced damage to their property or business. Residents are asked to first document the damage by writing down information, taking photos and saving receipts. Then, residents should call the City of Fargo Assessor’s Office at 701-241-1340 Posted 04.02.2009 at 11:20 AM
• The Fargo Police Department and the Fargo Street Department opened the NP Avenue Bridge today at 5 PM. Area commuters are encouraged to utilize this bridge to alleviate congestion from the Main Ave and I-94 bridges. Posted 04.01.2009 at 5:19 PM
• The City of Fargo Solid Waste Department will resume garbage pick-up on Monday, April 6th, on its regular schedule. Posted 04.01.2009 at 3:02 PM
• Moorhead has lifted the evacuation notice for Zone 1 (Except River Oaks Point). Posted 04.01.2009 at 3:02 PM
• The Fargo Street Department began operating a pothole repair crew at midnight last night and will continue to fill potholes throughout the City. The large amount of potholes is due to the typical spring thaw and the large amount of equipment and heavy trucks traveling Fargo streets. Posted 04.01.2009 at 9:21 AM
• Fargo city officials announced they are no longer requesting area businesses to limit commercial activity. Fargo Street Department states all roadways to be cleared by early morning. Fargo and Moorhead Police Departments are asking drivers to allow extra time for their commute. Drivers are asked to be aware of potentially slippery road conditions and heavy traffic flow. Posted 03.31.2009 at 7:03 PM
• The City of Fargo has lifted the mandatory evacuation in the River Vili and Belmont neighborhoods. Residents in these areas may now return home and stay home 24 hours a day. Sewer services are also operating in those areas. Posted 03.31.2009 at 2:09 PM
• Due to flood fighting efforts, there will be no monthly outdoor warning siren test on April 1st at 1:00 p.m. The next test will be Wednesday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. Posted 03.31.2009 at 2:09 PM
• City of Fargo is on High Alert and asks non-essential businesses to remain closed today and non-essential traffic to remain off the roads. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:56 AM
• Fargo public schools will be staffed by Thursday. The plan is to resume classes Monday. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:47 AM
• A phased return of the estimated 2500 special needs evacuees will begin Thursday. These individuals are currently being housed in nursing homes and shelters around the state. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:36 AM
• City officials assure Fargo is prepared and ready in the event that snowfall and rain cause excess water inside the levee system. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:33 AM
• Fargo city officials say they "can cut some holes" in contingency levies to allow access when river reaches 37 - 38 feet. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:26 AM
• The National Weather Service says 5.8 inches of snow fell in Fargo Monday, breaking the previous record of 2.8 inches set in 1977. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:20 AM
• All MAT and MAT Paratransit bus service cancelled today due to inclement weather. Posted 03.31.2009 at 8:16 AM
• Moorhead has lifted evacuation of Zone 2 (except Woodlawn Point neighborhood) and Zone 4. Residents may return to their homes in the following areas; Zone 2: Main Avenue to I-94 west of 8th Street (except Woodlawn Point neighborhood immediately north of 5th Avenue South), Zone 4: Country Club Addition. Posted 03.30.2009 at 10:18 PM
• The city of Dilworth's request for volunteers to assist in filling and stockpiling excess sandbags have met their goal. Volunteer operations in Dilworth are suspended until further notice. Posted 03.30.2009 at 5:41 PM
• Snow storm moving from the central plains bringing threat for significant snowfall. Snow will become more widespread tonight and continue through Tuesday. Total snow accumulation from 8 to 14 inches. Gusty northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph. Posted 03.30.2009 at 3:32 PM
• All MAT bus service will be suspended at 6:45 p.m. this evening due to inclement weather. MAT Fixed Route and MAT Paratransit may be cancelled on Tuesday March 31 if inclement weather continues. Call MAT Hotline at 232-7500 for more information. Posted 03.30.2009 at 3:30 PM
• University Drive between Cass County #20 (40th Ave. N) and 32nd Avenue North is open to local traffic only. Posted 03.30.2009 at 12:33 PM
• The Fargo Police Department has opened 45th Street. 42nd Street is also open, but narrows to one lane in each direction near 32nd Avenue. Posted 03.30.2009 at 12:20 PM
• Sandbagging volunteers needed at MSCTC in Moorhead and at the old Wal-Mart location in Dilworth. Posted 03.30.2009 at 11:18 AM
• City of Fargo asks non-essential businesses to stay closed through Tuesday to limit traffic on roads. Posted 03.30.2009 at 9:23 AM
• National Guard Rapid Response to take over more emergency response, allowing city workers to focus on snow clean up. Posted 03.30.2009 at 9:22 AM
• Sheriff Laney encourages residents that live in evacuation areas to leave before the storm starts. Boat rescues will soon be halted in preparation for the storm. Posted 03.30.2009 at 9:16 AM
• According to Fargo city officials, the challenge now is determining the rate at which we can start lowering dikes, removing sandbags, while maintaining flood water protection. Posted 03.30.2009 at 8:52 AM