Flooding this year has been limited mostly to areas just along the Red River in Fargo and Moorhead, where 3-foot-high piles of sandbags have prevented water from reaching homes.

The Red River in Fargo’s water level record is 40.8 feet, and flood stage begins at 18 feet, according to the National Weather Service. “Across the board it’s good news.

The Fargo-area flood fight is getting louder thanks to the sounds of heavy equipment moving clay and police sirens escorting flatbed trucks filled with sandbags into neighborhoods.

Red River at Fargo appears to be cresting in minor flood stage Areas farther north can expect the Red to crest toward the end of the week, the National Weather Service said.

After a revised forecast, Fargo is downsizing efforts to fight. Red River flooding. The revision from the National Weather Service on Wednesday means fewer sandbags will be needed to prepare for a ...

While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community ...

The Red River Valley flood fight shifted Sunday from the cities of Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., to rural areas north of the north-flowing river, which crested Saturday night in Fargo at its fourth ...

The Red River, which rose above its 18-foot flood stage in Fargo on March 20, finally dropped to 17.9 feet on Wednesday after 61 days, the National Weather Service said.

As the Red River continues to fall Monday in Fargo-Moorhead, the focus of the flood fight is moving north as the river affects smaller communities.

Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has issued the following statement regarding potential spring flooding: “For the past several weeks, Fargo has been convening regular meetings in preparation of potential ...

That project would direct some of the flood water in the Red River to the west and around the metro area and leave some to flow between Fargo and Moorhead.

Efforts are starting early to prepare for flooding along the Red River in Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn. The National Weather Service predicts that spring snow melt will help swell the ...