Flood Information

Flood Information / Links

River Level Map

Inforum.com Related Content

• Flood - Stories tagged with the "flood" tag will give general information related to flooding in the region.

Red River levels

• East Grand Forks - Red River observations at East Grand Forks, Minn.
• Halstad - Red River Observations at Halstad, Minn.
• Fargo - Red River observations at Fargo
• Hickson - Red River observations at Hickson, N.D.
• Wahpeton - Red River observations at Wahpeton, N.D.

Sheyenne River levels

• West Fargo diversion - Sheyenne River observations at West Fargo diversion
• Harwood - Sheyenne River observations at Harwood, N.D.
• Kindred - Sheyenne River observations at Kindred, N.D.

Wild Rice River levels

• Hendrum - Wild Rice River observations at Hendrum, Minn.
• Ada - Wild Rice River observations at Ada, Minn.
• Abercrombie - Wild Rice River observations at Abercrombie, N.D.

Buffalo River levels

• Hawley - Buffalo River observations at Hawley, Minn.
• Sabin - South Buffalo River observations at Sabin, Minn.

Goose River levels

• Hillsboro - Goose River observations at Hillsboro, N.D.

Maple River levels

• Enderlin - Maple River observations at Enderlin, N.D.

Flood Maps

The cities of Fargo and Moorhead have posted online maps to help residents gauge their vulnerability to flooding

City of Fargo

• City of Fargo: Interactive Floodstage Map
• Need help using the app? Download the .pdf instructions.
• Floodway / Floodplain Map

City of Moorhead

• City of Moorhead: Interactive Floodstage Map
• Additional city maps

City of Fargo Information

• Contact helplines in Fargo
• How to avoid flood damage
• How to build a sandbag dike
• City of Fargo flood video page
• Obtaining a consent form
• Emergency dike locations
• Road closures
• Flood evacuation guide for residents
• Cleanup and recovery information
• Long-term flood protection plans

City of Moorhead Information

• City of Moorhead Flood Information site

Red River Basin Decision Information Network

• Main portal
• Interactive flood planning map

Top 20 historical crests for Red River at Fargo

1. 40.84 ft on 03/28/2009
2. 39.72 ft on 04/18/1997
3. 39.10 ft on 04/07/1897
4. 38.81 ft on 04/09/2011
5. 37.34 ft on 04/15/1969
6. 37.13 ft on 04/05/2006
7. 36.99 ft on 03/21/2010
8. 36.69 ft on 04/14/2001
9. 35.39 ft on 04/09/1989
10. 34.93 ft on 04/19/1979
11. 34.41 ft on 04/02/1978
12. 33.26 ft on 07/04/1975
13. 30.88 ft on 06/09/2007
14. 30.50 ft on 04/15/1965
15. 30.16 ft on 03/22/1966
16. 29.80 ft on 03/31/1907
17. 28.79 ft on 04/16/1952
18. 28.75 ft on 04/15/1996
19. 28.40 ft on 04/07/1943
20. 28.37 ft on 03/22/1995

Source: National Weather Service

Community / blog information

• Plugging your drains can avoid sewer backup issues during a flood
• A spare sump pump might be a good idea
• Be Prepared: Readying your home for possible flood conditions

External Links to additional Flood Information

• United States Geological Survey

  Map of flood and high flow condition: USGS Water Watch

• National Weather Service

  Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service: HERE

• NDSU Flood Information

  Check your sump pump before its too late.
  The NDSU Extension service has a flood information page that can be viewed HERE.