FARGO - The Red River is forecast to dip below Fargo's moderate flood stage of 25 feet early Thursday morning.
The latest reading on the Red in Fargo-Moorhead was 25.52 feet at 7:15 this morning, more than 11 feet below the crest of 36.99 feet on March 21.
This year's flood was the seventh highest in recorded history. Five of the eight highest crests at Fargo have come since 1997.
The moderate flood stage marks the river height in which Fargo's park areas along the river begin to flood.
The National Weather Service forecasts a continued gradual drop in the Red River.
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Today is expected to bring sunny skies and a high near 54.
Here's a look at the extended forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light south wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
