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Red River at the Center Avenue/NP Avenue Bridge in Moorhead and Fargo.

NWS releases final update for 2023 spring flood

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 12:25 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Rain and may prolong the high river levels, but impacts to overland and river flooding will be minimal.

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Gooseberry Park in Moorhead on April 13, 2023.

Roads in Moorhead re-open as floodwater recedes

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 3:03 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The National Weather Service says the Red River crested in Moorhead at 29.74 feet on April 22.

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Damage to road in Walsh County, ND.

Walsh County Highway Department left with damaged county road

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Zoë Jones
County RD 6 in Walsh County is currently in a state of damage after someone in the community tried to help.

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Avoiding contamination of private well water.

How to avoid contamination of private wells during spring flooding

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The Minnesota Department of Health says if flood water is within 50 feet of your well, consider it contaminated.

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Roads and trails closing in Grand Forks due to flooding.

Rising flood waters close roads in Grand Forks

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Two more roads are closured in Grand Forks due to rising flood waters.
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Damage to road in Walsh County, ND.

Officials warn people not to fix county roads

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 12:11 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
No private entity is allowed to perform repairs to public roads without a contract.

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Highways 220 and 317 are closed north of Oslo, MN.

Highways 220 and 317 closed north of Oslo, MN

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Highways 220 and 317 north of Oslo closed on Thursday, April 20, because of water over the roads.

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UPDATE: 1st Avenue North reopens

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:35 AM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The City of Moorhead says 1st Avenue North from 3rd Street to 7th Street, and west of the Hjemkomst Center, is back open to traffic.

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Avoiding costly water damage to vehicles during flood season

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Reed Gregory
even a small amount of water can cause serious damage and costly repairs.

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GPS and flooded roads

Officials warn drivers not to trust GPS apps during spring flooding season

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Bailey Hurley
Conditions change hour-by-hour during spring flooding, meaning one day a road may be open, the next it’s under water which makes it hard for navigation apps to keep up and give you accurate directions.

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The Sheyenne River.

City of West Fargo closes Sheyenne Diversion gates

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
West Fargo Public Works is staffed 24/7 to monitor river and ice conditions.

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County Road 10 east of Perley in Norman County, MN

Major overland flooding in Norman County, MN

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The North Branch of the Wild Rice River has roads and fields under water.

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First Alert StormTeam Weather

Sandhill River

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By David Spofford
Sandhill River

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News conference with officials from Cass County, Fargo and West Fargo on Monday, April 17.

Updated flood outlook for Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
25,000 sandbags have already been delivered to people in rural areas like Kindred and Harwood.

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Walsh County road washed out from flooding.

Roads flooded and washed out in Walsh County

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Walsh County Emergency Management says water is over Highway 81 and many gravel roads are also flooded or completely washed out.

Valley Today

Road closed

Flood forcing metro roads, bridges to close

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 9:37 AM CDT
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By Jordan Schroeer
3rd St. in Moorhead from 2nd Ave. S. to 4th St. N. is now closed.

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MnDOT

MNDOT closes Hwy 200 due to water over the road near Ada

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Aaron Walling
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation have closed Hwy 200 on the western limits of Ada, Minn., due to water over the road. They are asking drivers to use a different route.

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Filling sandbags in Cass County, ND.

UPDATE: Cass County reaches sandbagging goal

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM CDT
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By Justin Betti
Cass County reaches sandbagging goal.

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Wild Rice River near Ulen, MN

Wild Rice River spills over road near Ulen, MN

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The water is breaking out of the riverbanks and pushing its way over the gravel road near Ulen, MN.

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Sandbag Cass

Sandbag Cass shutting down operations Friday

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Jourden Redmond
30 volunteers are still needed from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.

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File photo of Elm Street in North Fargo

Elm Street North closing on April 15 due to flooding safety concerns

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By Jourden Redmond
Elm St. N will be closed between 13th and 15th Ave. N.

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Water over the road at Highway 9 near Ada, MN

Highway 9 south of Ada closes due to water over the road

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 8:54 AM CDT
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By Renee Nygren
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Highway 9 south of Ada, near the Wild Rice River, due to water over the road.

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Roads washed out in Pembina County.

Pembina County preparing for upcoming flood season

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Aaron Walling
This year they are a little more optimistic despite the circumstances.

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The pedestrian lift bridge connects Lindenwood Park in Fargo with Gooseberry Park in Moorhead.

Multiple Moorhead parks temporarily closing as floodwaters rise

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
There is still no anticipated need for sandbags or volunteers to help protect public infrastructure in Moorhead.

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Overland flooding in Clay County, April 13, 2023

Bird’s-eye view of overland flooding in Clay County

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared drone video and pictures of water-filled fields and roads that are flooded in the southern end of the county.

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Flood preparations are underway in Harwood, ND.

‘Been through big floods before’: City of Harwood preparing for upcoming flood season

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Aaron Walling
Towns all across the eastern side of North Dakota are preparing for the upcoming flood season. Areas like Harwood, ND, said they are not too concerned as they’ve seen it all when it comes to floods.

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City of Mayville hopeful in their sandbagging efforts

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Ashley Brovold
The community rallied together to complete almost 2,600 sandbags

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American Red Cross and Salvation Army volunteers provide snacks and water at the Cass County...

Red Cross and Salvation Army volunteers support sandbagging efforts

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Salvation Army and Red Cross volunteers are providing water and snacks to the sandbag fillers.

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Sand for sandbags in Cass County, ND.

City of Fargo approves contracts for emergency flood protection

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The city will get emergency pumps in place, and may start using them as early as next week.

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Operations begin at Sandbag Cass on April 11, 2023

Volunteers filling sandbags to help protect Cass County

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Dozens of volunteers helped pack sandbags on Tuesday, April 11.

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Flood Waters Surround Rural Barnesville Home - April 10

Flood waters surround rural Barnesville home

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 6:54 AM CDT
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By David Spofford and Gretchen Hjelmstad
Flood Waters Surround Rural Barnesville Home - April 10

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Red River in Fargo, ND.

Homeowners should expect flood levels similar to 2011 and 2019, Cass Co. officials say

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Planning for the worst but hoping for the best; That’s what Cass County officials say the motto is going into this spring’s flood fight.

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Flooded roads in North Dakota

Governor issues statewide flood emergency, resources on standby

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
At least six counties have issued emergency declarations to address flooding and storm impacts, and additional counties are considering declarations.

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Filling sandbags in Cass County, ND.

Sandbag filling to begin in Cass County

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 8:09 AM CDT
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By Emily White
Cass County, North Dakota hopes to get ahead of the flood with sand bag filling

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City of Fargo sign in City Hall.

Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County to hold joint flood press conference on Monday

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Aaron Walling
Officials will provide an update on local government efforts and strategies regarding the spring flood outlook.

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The Red River at Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks officials begin spring flood preparations

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The City of Grand Forks will also have a neighborhood meeting with people in the Shadyridge/Adams Drive area on the wet side of the flood protection system.

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Filling sandbags in Cass County, ND.

Volunteers Needed at Cass County Sandbag Operation

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Jessie Aamodt
Volunteers Needed at Sandbag Cass Operation

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Filling sandbags in Cass County, ND.

Cass County to fill 200,000 sandbags ahead of potential spring flood

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Some are anticipating this years flood to be similar to 2011.

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Army Corps of Engineers re-routing the Wild Rice River.

Wild Rice River being rerouted through concrete structure

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
After three years of construction, Ames Construction, is permanently diverting the Wild Rice River.

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Flood

Cass County officials start to plan ahead for flooding season

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Zoë Jones
On Wednesday night, Cass County held the 2023 Flood Cass County Meeting, and community members had the opportunity to discuss plans with officials.

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Flood Information Meetings to be held in Kindred and Harwood this week

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:11 PM CDT
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By Jessie Aamodt
Public Flood Information Meetings to be Held in Kindred and Harwood this week

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Red River flooding 2019

New data showing increased flood risk for much of Red River Valley

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:04 PM CDT
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By Bailey Hurley
New data from the National Weather Service shows the risk of flooding has increased for much of the Red River Valley due to the delayed thaw and more than average moisture.

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Now is the time to decide to get flood insurance in areas of North Dakota with Spring Runoff...

Don’t have flood insurance? Now is the time to get it

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Bobby Falat
Home & Business Owners should make a decision soon on whether or not to get flood insurance.

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Red River in Fargo, ND.

National Weather Service predicts increased risk of spring flooding

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:31 PM CST
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
Moderate to isolated major spring flooding is expected across much of the Red River basin.

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Baldhill Dam near Valley City, ND

Corps of Engineers to increase outflow from Baldhill Dam

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM CST
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By Gretchen Hjelmstad
The reservoir will be lowered to create storage room for spring runoff.
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