Floods cause havoc in US Midwest

peaceandlove · 03-28-2009, 10:37 PM

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Fargo Gets Good News: Flood Waters Appear to Crest

By DAVE KOLPACK and JIM SUHR, Associated Press Writers – 21 mins ago

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo's fears of a catastrophic flood eased Saturday with word that the Red River apparently crested at lower-than-expected levels, and weary residents turned their attention to ensuring their hastily built levees hold up against an onslaught of ice-laden water expected to stay high for at least a week.

National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Hudson said the Red River began receding Saturday morning, surprising residents who were bracing for a crest on Sunday. But the river can still fluctuate up to a foot and may remain at dangerous levels for a week, meaning people will still have to wait several days before they are completely safe.

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03-28-2009, 10:37 PM	#13
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Fargo Gets Good News: Flood Waters Appear to Crest Your welcome WaitingInTheWings, This just in 21 minutes ago. Fargo Gets Good News: Flood Waters Appear to Crest By DAVE KOLPACK and JIM SUHR, Associated Press Writers – 21 mins ago FARGO, N.D. – Fargo's fears of a catastrophic flood eased Saturday with word that the Red River apparently crested at lower-than-expected levels, and weary residents turned their attention to ensuring their hastily built levees hold up against an onslaught of ice-laden water expected to stay high for at least a week. National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Hudson said the Red River began receding Saturday morning, surprising residents who were bracing for a crest on Sunday. But the river can still fluctuate up to a foot and may remain at dangerous levels for a week, meaning people will still have to wait several days before they are completely safe. Article continues with photos and videos: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090328/...dwest_flooding