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City of Fargo says Sandbags can come down

The City of Fargo encourages homeowners to begin sandbag removal as of today March 26, 2010.  Sandbags may be placed on the pavement adjacent to the curb for pickup.  The City will begin pickup from the curb line next week.
If you need assistance for backyard sandbag removal, please visit http://www.cityoffargo.com/CityInfo/Departments/Engineering/FloodInfoCenter/SandbagLeveeRemoval/ for [...]

National Guard ending Fargo dike patrols today

FARGO — The North Dakota National Guard will end its dike patrols in Fargo today, Guard spokeswoman Sgt. Amy Wieser Willson said.
The Red River is expected to continue its decline at least through the next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Story courtesy of The Forum | Read the rest of the [...]

Oakport Residents Asked to Plug Sewer Drains

Oakport Township experienced some problems with its sewer system on the east side of the Oakport Coulee this weekend, although officials know of no homes that experienced sewer backup, Greg Anderson, township chair, said today.
Anderson said plugs had been placed in the sewer line to prevent water from the coulee area [...]

Red River in Fargo has crested at 36.99 ft

The flooding Red River in Fargo-Moorhead appears to have crested this morning at 36.99 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service observed the Red at that height at 9:30 a.m. this morning. Subsequent observations show it dropping just a bit. The river is expected to stay above the 30-foot major flood stage for [...]

F-M officials warn, remind that this flood fight isn’t over yet

With a Red River crest expected Sunday at an earlier level than previous predicted, officials from Fargo and Moorhead used Saturday morning’s flood briefings and press conferences to remind people this flood fight isn’t over yet.
While the scope of this flood has proven to be less threatening than expected, Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker urged people [...]

Flood Contacts

Volunteer Hotline
701-476-4000
Fargo Information Line
701-476-4199
Moorhead Information Line
218-299-5300
Cass County Emergency Operations
701-297-6000
Clay County Information Line
218-299-5151
Moorhead / Clay County Evacuation Hotline
218-477-4747
West Fargo Hotline
701-433-5400

Flood Resources