FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Red River, saying it will rise five feet in a week in Fargo-Moorhead.
The river on Monday is expected to surpass minor flood stage of 18 feet in the neighboring cities. Major flood stage begins at 30 feet. Last spring the Red hit a record 40.84 feet.
Despite the concern for a repeat this year, officials say volunteer sandbagging efforts have seen lackluster turnout. The operation still is halfway to its goal of 1 million sandbags.
Other parts of North Dakota also are gearing up for spring flooding. Burleigh County officials on Friday were opening a site for residents to fill and take sandbags, free of charge.
